• California Gov. Gavin Newsom's very bad month

    From failed legislation to a potential recall, things are looking bad for Newsom this month.

  • Tiny, endangered fish hinders California River water conservation plan

    Southern California's Imperial Irrigation District, which supplies water to farmers who grow most of the nation's winter vegetables, planned to start a conservation program in April to scale back what

    • WDTN

    Tiny, endangered fish hinders California River water conservation plan

    Southern California's Imperial Irrigation District, which supplies water to farmers who grow most of the nation's winter vegetables, planned to start a conservation program in April to scale back what it draws from the critical Colorado River. But a tiny, tough fish got in the way. Now, those plans won't start until at least June []

    • KIFI

    Tiny, endangered fish hinders California River water conservation plan

    By AMY TAXIN Associated Press Southern California’s Imperial Irrigation District supplies water to farmers who grow most of the nation’s winter vegetables. It created a plan to reduce its draws from the Colorado River to help preserve the waterway following years of drought. But a tiny, tough and endangered fish called the desert pupfish got

    • KTVZ

    Tiny, endangered fish hinders California River water conservation plan

    By AMY TAXIN Associated Press Southern California’s Imperial Irrigation District supplies water to farmers who grow most of the nation’s winter vegetables. It created a plan to reduce its draws from the Colorado River to help preserve the waterway following years of drought. But a tiny, tough and endangered fish called the desert pupfish got

  • California has an enormous budget deficit. Newsom and lawmakers say they plan to make a plan

    With a budget deficit of at least $38 billion hanging over their heads, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders of the state Senate and Assembly announced an agreement on Wednesday to take action in April to begin to dramatically reduce California's historic shortfall. The problem: Democrats at the state Capitol couldn't actually agree on an amount — offering only a range of $12 billion to $18 billion — or explain what, exactly, they plan to cut. Those details, the governor's office said, will...

  • Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels?

    On the heels of two wet winters, it’s easy to forget how close some parts of California came to running out of water a few short years ago. But this climate amnesia will not help us prepare for the next inevitable drought. Since before the state’s founding, the boom-and-bust of drought and flood have shaped our landscapes. In this era of climate change, weather extremes are becoming more common and more severe. The robust water supply of the 20th century is no longer reliable. California...

  • China unveils regulations on water conservation - Chinadaily.com.cn

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council,

  • Court upholds state plan to require more water in California rivers

    A court has upheld a key decision by California’s water board calling for reductions in water diversions from the San Joaquin River and its tributaries to help revive struggling fish populations. In his ruling, Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto rejected lawsuits by water districts serving farms and cities that would be required to take less water under the standards adopted by regulators. The judge also rejected challenges by environmental groups that had argued for...

    • KGBT

    Canales writes letter to Gov. Abbott, addresses critical water challenges

    EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State Representative Terry Canales sent Governor Greg Abbott a letter on Wednesday requesting greater assistance addressing the Lower Rio Grande Valley’s critical water challenges, according to Canales's office. In his letter, Canales specifically cited Texas Government Code Section 418.014, the Governor’s ability to declare an emergency, and Section 418.015, the Governor’s []

  • 'Unaffordable': California McDonald's Franchisee Slams Gavin Newsom's $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Bill

    A major California McDonald's franchisee is speaking out against Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) new $20 fast food minimum wage law.

  • Harare battles with water challenges

    By Ketty NyoniSTAFF [email protected] THE Harare City Council says its aging infrastructure and the importation of water chemicals was worsening its inability To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions