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 →GovernmentPlanetcalifornia 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 →EconomyPlanetflood insurance crisis