Inside Trump and DOGE’s chaotic effort to release billions of gallons of California’s water
President Trump falsely claimed the LA fires were a result of the state’s water policies. DOGE agents flew to California to turn pumps on themselves.
Army Corps knew Trump's water release order in California's San Joquin Valley was a waste
The Army Corps responsible for releasing reservoir water at President Trump’s order knew it wouldn’t reach Southern California as promised.
Trump's 2.2 billion-gallon dump from California reservoirs just got even uglier
Donald Trump's executive order on California water appears to have overridden qualms from officials who warned against opening up Kaweah and Success lakes.
How DOGE Cuts Threaten California's Critical Water Safety
Water agencies have warned that major job cuts could harm the water delivery system and threaten public safety.
Experts raise concerns over decision to release billions of gallons of water from reservoirs: 'It's always troubling ... to see'
"Zero benefit." Experts raise concerns over decision to release billions of gallons of water from reservoirs: 'It's always troubling ... to see' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Army Corps knew Trump’s water release couldn't reach Southern California: report
The Army Corps of Engineers knew that large volume of water suddenly released from California reservoirs in late January following President Donald Trump would not reach Southern California, according to a memo obtained by the Washington Post.
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California water wars: A century of wrangling over Los Angeles’s water
Just before midnight on March 7, 1928, the St Francis Dam, located roughly 80km (50 miles) inland of Los Angeles, collapsed.
The LA River kayaker on a ‘re-naturalization’ mission
If the Los Angeles River were a living being, she would be called a survivor.
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Major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California: ‘Prepare for the worst’
A major atmospheric river storm — strong enough to potentially ... and a 40% chance in Los Angeles and Ventura counties — chances that have increased in recent days. There’s also a small ...
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Touring Los Angeles River, Rep. Laura Friedman cites concerns of Trump budget cuts
It will improve water quality, restore ecosystems ... A person rides a bike along the Los Angeles River in the Elysian Valley section of Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.
Los Angeles Hit With Mudslides and Debris Flow as Roadways Hammered
According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall, a mudslide has blocked lanes on highway 210 near Roxford Street. "Traffic is severely impacted, with an estimated delay of around 1 hour," CHP ...