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Gavin Newsom’s Reputation Facelift

May 14, 2025 8:41 amMay 14, 2025 12:56 pm

As more proof that California Governor Gavin Newsom lacks morals, ethics or even the basic ability to lead the state as its chief executive, he’s now embracing policy positions Republicans have begged him to adopt. Gavin Newsom is going through...

Ringside: Fast-Track Dredging to Save the Delta

April 3, 2025 3:30 amApril 3, 2025 3:31 am

Governor Newsom’s priority constituency is now located outside of California and shaded purple, and a new team occupies the White House that is as red as red can be. So it is probably safe to say that even here in...

Ringside: Harvesting Urban Storm Runoff

March 7, 2024 2:15 amMarch 7, 2024 2:16 am

In a normal year, by the end of March downtown Los Angeles receives 13 inches of rain. Last year 27.8 inches fell, and through March 3 of this year, 21.3 inches has already fallen. This suggests that both this year...

Vote ‘Yes’ on Prop 1 for Newsom for President!

February 12, 2024 2:55 amFebruary 11, 2024 5:50 pm

There are two things that stand between Gavin Newsom and the White House: Joe Biden and his own record as governor. There’s not much Newsom can do about the former, but he’s trying hard to correct—at least cosmetically—the errors of...

Sites Reservoir: Greenhouse Gas Threat or Hot Air?

August 30, 2023 2:45 amAugust 30, 2023 7:03 pm

One modern day mystery is how California is going to be able to supply its water needs going forward without more water storage. If the climate changes as predicted, more rain and less snow, California’s hydrology and its storage needs...

Rep. David Valadao Reintroduces Water Storage Bill In Congress

January 14, 2023 2:30 amJanuary 13, 2023 9:08 pm

In a joint effort with the other 11 Californian Republican members of Congress, Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) introduced a new bill in Washington this week that would focus on on streamlining operations, expanding water storage infrastructure, and increasing accountability. According...

Environmentally Friendly Delta Diversions Can Increase Water to California’s Cities and Farms

December 7, 2022 2:45 amDecember 6, 2022 9:11 pm

When it comes to cost-effective ways to increase the supply of water to California’s cities and farms, every idea should be considered. The residential, commercial and industrial water requirements of California’s 40 million people add up to about 8 million...