California, Trump and San Joaquin Valley

Army Corps knew Trump's water release order in California's San Joaquin 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.
Big California farms in San Joaquin Valley to get 35% of the water they want, feds project
Federal water managers in California said Tuesday they’re following up on President Donald Trump’s directive to “maximize” water supplies for cities and farms. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which operates the many reservoirs of the Central Valley Project,
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.
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.
Opinion
What the War on California’s Water Is Really About
If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two — or even many — sides.
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Bird flu cases continue to spread across Valley, but state officials say the virus may be slowing down
Nearly 20 million chickens, ducks and turkeys on farms in the San Joaquin Valley have been “depopulated” – a polite term for ...
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Avian Flu Cases Rise Across the San Joaquin Valley, Along With Egg Prices
Discover the latest on avian flu's impact on the poultry and dairy industries, human health, and the price of eggs.
Rain and snow return to Northern California weather forecast as March kicks off
After a quiet end to February, March has brought a change of pace with rain and snow in the first few days -- and more in the ...
Northern California prepares for gusty winds and rain from new low-pressure system
Storm Watch has been issued for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening as heavy snow and ...
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Even in wet years, wells are still dry. Why replenishing California’s groundwater is painfully slow
In 2023, San Joaquin Valley farmers sank 7.6 million acre-feet of water into the ground, compared to 6.5 million in ...
California and federal government set to increase water deliveries after storms
Following storms, California is increasing its forecast of water supplies this year. The federal government also increased ...
Divided Silicon Valley Has Conditions For ‘Instability And Revolt’
Foreign workers are arriving in Silicon Valley at record levels while the general labor force is getting older and leaving in droves -- driven away by soaring housing and health care costs and enabled ...