Trump Signs Order Demanding California Move More Water
The president noted the need to fight Los Angeles fires, but the water would go elsewhere in the state primarily to aid farmers. Environmentalists complained the move was unlawful.
Trump Takes Step to Overhaul Delta Water Deliveries to Southern California
A Trump administration memo calls on the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a new plan within 90 days “to route more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to other parts of the state for use by the people there who desperately need a reliable water supply.
San Francisco firefighters showcase city's robust water supply system to tackle emergencies
San Francisco firefighters provided some reassurance to questions surrounding the city's firestorm preparedness, showcasing the city's robust water supply system and its readiness to tackle such emergencies.
Ashes to ashes: What L.A. can learn from San Francisco’s 1906 disaster
Los Angeles took over as California's top city after San Francisco's 1906 earthquake and fires. What lessons can L.A. learn from this latest disaster?
Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day increments, according to LAFD.
Trump reenters California's water wars. It's unclear who will win
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.
Here’s how a tiny fish became Trump’s favorite weapon in his crusade against California
The functionally extinct delta smelt entered national politics in 2009, when Sean Hannity made it a symbol of environmentalism gone wrong.
List of Threatened California Cities as Eaton, Palisades Wildfires Rage
The blazes have grown to more than 37,000 acres, killing at least 25 people and destroying thousands of structures.
Trump wants to upend California water policy. State officials say it could do harm
President Trump has issued a directive calling for 'putting people over fish' in California water policy. State officials say it could prove harmful for water supplies and fish.
Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires, a scientific study found.
Trump says he’s sending water to LA. It’s actually going to megafarms.
The president’s executive orders on California water will help irrigate Central Valley farms. They won’t do anything to fight wildfires.
‘Top Chef’ Is Back for Season 22 — Here’s Your First Look at the Contestants
America's favorite cooking show, which first aired in 2006, is returning to Bravo for its 22nd season on March 13. Here's everything you need to know about this year's chef contestants, who will be competing for the largest prize in Top Chef's history.