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Ringside: Conditions President Trump Can Put on California’s Federal Relief Funds

February 10, 2025 4:45 pmFebruary 10, 2025 5:02 pm

What can President Donald Trump do to pressure Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature to manage the state’s water projects in a way that doesn’t simply offset the federal efforts? What leverage does he have, if for every federal...

The Longfin Smelt: Another Fish, Another Water Grab

February 10, 2025 2:45 pmFebruary 10, 2025 2:47 pm

The California Water Alliance has another update Introducing The Longfin Smelt! Dear concerned citizens of California in desperate need of water: I’m the Longfin Smelt. I’m different from the Delta Smelt, but I’m about to give you nightmares – just...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Swiftly Reverses Course Over $500K Paycheck for Wildfire Czar For 3 Months Work

February 10, 2025 1:43 pmFebruary 10, 2025 1:43 pm

Over the weekend, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that her chief wildfire recovery officer, Steve Soboroff, would be paid $500,000 over the course of 90 days. Following a major public outcry, she then backtracked, saying he would be working...

Newsom’s New Executive Order to Harden Homes Against Wildfires ‘Too Little, Too Late?’

February 7, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 7, 2025 2:46 am

Fresh off his Wednesday visit in Washington with President Donald Trump and several members of Congress, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order Thursday aimed at hardening homes located in areas with high wildfire risk by implementing extreme...

California High Speed Rail Authority Refutes President Trump’s Investigation Threats

February 5, 2025 6:00 pmFebruary 5, 2025 6:01 pm

The California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) responded to President Trump launching an investigation into the high cost of the rail system on Wednesday, saying that “every dollar has been accounted for” and that the project is now past a...

President Trump to Launch Investigation into High Cost Of California High-Speed Rail

February 5, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 5, 2025 2:46 am

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will be launching an investigation into the high cost of California High Speed Rail (CAHSR), fulfilling a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promise made late last year. Originally estimated to cost $33 billion...

State Farm Seeks 22% Home Insurance Rate Increase After Wildfires

February 4, 2025 2:37 pmFebruary 4, 2025 2:37 pm

State Farm Insurance announced on Monday that they have asked the California Department of Insurance to approve an emergency interim rate increase for rental homes, non-rental homes, rental units, and condos to help pay for the massive increase of claims...