Native tribes denied greater say in water decisions with Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows that the governor "doesn't care about tribes."Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentcalifornia water bill veto
Millions at flood risk lack coverage as federal insurance costs climbOnly 2.4% of U.S. properties have federal flood insurance, despite 8.4% facing severe or extreme risk — a coverage gap widening as climate change intensifies flooding.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyflood insurance crisis
Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inactionCalifornia’s growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry’s electricity costs and track water consumption.Los Angeles Times14d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyGavin NewsomS 886california data center regulation
Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a 'workhorse' who shaped water policy, dies at 84Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84Los Angeles Times18d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentjon kyl death
Bill would help California water agencies in wildfire damage lawsuitsA bill that would help California water agencies avoid being sued when hydrants run dry in wildfires is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.Los Angeles Times28d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentGavin NewsomS 1153california wildfire legislation