World & Nation
Dozens of the children of Michigan’s lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint have turned their trauma into advocacy 10 years after it began.
California
Eight water districts have issued do-not-use or do-not-drink advisories following the Palisades and Eaton fires
Business
Reps. Maxine Waters and Brad Sherman reintroduce legislation that would require a study assessing the danger wildfires pose and the market for homeowners’ insurance.
Climate & Environment
Trump’s order is premised on the idea that increasing Delta pumping would make more water available for the rest of California. But experts say its more complicated than that.
Letters to the Editor
Trump wanted to see water flowing out of a California reservoir, so it did. Problem is, it didn’t really help L.A. or farmers.
President Trump says he plans to issue an order to ‘open up the pumps’ and deliver more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to California farms and cities.
A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full tanks and backup power.
Although the beaches remain open, health advisories prohibit or urge residents to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the ocean water because of debris runoff from fire zones.
Trump celebrated sending billions of gallons downstream. It didn’t end up where he said.
Lifestyle
Why are there water advisories related to neighborhoods burned by the Palisades and Eaton fire? Here’s a guide to understanding the toxic world of urban wildfires and contaminated water.