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California Water Shortage News delivers the latest updates on drought conditions, water supply levels, and conservation efforts across the state. Stay informed on restrictions, policy changes, and environmental impacts affecting water resources.

We cover updates from state agencies, regional water districts, and environmental experts, highlighting key developments in water management and sustainability. Our reporting tracks how shortages impact communities and industries.

Stay up to date with timely California water shortage news, including reservoir levels, conservation measures, and long-term outlooks. This section provides essential information on California’s ongoing water challenges.

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DAILY DIGEST, 10/14: Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter draws closer; Achieving groundwater sustainability while preparing for El Niño; Martin Miller elected as new Metropolitan board chair; The Colorado River crunch: How water scarc - Maven's Notebook
Oct 14, 2026 | 09:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 10/14: Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter draws closer; Achieving groundwater sustainability while preparing for El Niño; Martin Miller elected as new Metropolitan board chair; The Colorado River crunch: How water scarc Maven's Notebook
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Why California’s water crisis is urgent
Oct 3, 2026 | 07:00 am
California faces a significant water crisis, exacerbated by climate change. This video explores the Delta Conveyance Project, a major tunneling initiative designed to counteract the effects of rising ...
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Nearly 70% of California is ‘abnormally dry’ as drought, El Niño strengthens - Sacramento Bee
Sep 24, 2026 | 00:00 am
Nearly 70% of California is ‘abnormally dry’ as drought, El Niño strengthens Sacramento Bee
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California’s largest new water storage project takes a major step forward - California State Portal | CA.gov
Sep 24, 2026 | 00:00 am
California’s largest new water storage project takes a major step forward California State Portal | CA.gov
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California's Water Future Hinges on Four Major Conflicts - Santa Monica Daily Press
Sep 21, 2026 | 00:00 am
California's Water Future Hinges on Four Major Conflicts Santa Monica Daily Press
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Big oil and gas companies are partly responsible for California’s water woes, study finds - Los Angeles Times
Aug 26, 2026 | 00:00 am
Big oil and gas companies are partly responsible for California’s water woes, study finds Los Angeles Times
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Carbon emissions exacerbating the Western US water crisis | Communications Earth & Environment - Nature
Aug 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
Carbon emissions exacerbating the Western US water crisis | Communications Earth & Environment Nature
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UCS: New study shows emissions from major climate polluters worsening water scarcity in California - Maven's Notebook
Aug 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
UCS: New study shows emissions from major climate polluters worsening water scarcity in California Maven's Notebook
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California’s water shortages partly due to climate pollution from big oil and gas, study finds - San Francisco Chronicle
Aug 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
California’s water shortages partly due to climate pollution from big oil and gas, study finds San Francisco Chronicle
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Drought Status Update for California-Nevada | August 25, 2026 - Drought.gov
Aug 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
Drought Status Update for California-Nevada | August 25, 2026 Drought.gov
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Blue state's water failures could threaten food supplies across US, lawmaker warns
Aug 24, 2026 | 20:00 pm
California's aging infrastructure is helping fuel a clean water crisis that could have ramifications across the country, a key House Republican warned. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., accused California ...
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California's water shortages partly due to climate pollution from big oil and gas, study finds
Aug 24, 2026 | 20:00 pm
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Climate pollution from fossil fuel companies, including those in the East Bay, are partly driving changes to California's water ...
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California's water shortages partly due to climate pollution from big oil and gas, study finds
Aug 24, 2026 | 19:00 pm
The world's biggest oil, gas and cement companies are partly responsible for California's water shortages, a new study finds, with their planet-warming emissions shown to reduce the state's snowpack ...
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Arizona seeks California water amid Colorado River cuts - Arizona Capitol Times
Aug 23, 2026 | 00:00 am
Arizona seeks California water amid Colorado River cuts Arizona Capitol Times
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DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Trump admin releases Colorado River operations plan, California officials respond; New California maps show the likelihood of a wet El Niño winter; Kings County judge allows state to move ahead with groundwater fees; Fro - Maven's Notebook
Aug 23, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Trump admin releases Colorado River operations plan, California officials respond; New California maps show the likelihood of a wet El Niño winter; Kings County judge allows state to move ahead with groundwater fees; Fro Maven's Notebook
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Federal plan reduces California's Colorado River water. See how much - The Desert Sun
Aug 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
Federal plan reduces California's Colorado River water. See how much The Desert Sun
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US imposes deep Colorado River water cuts to California, Nevada and Arizona - Reuters
Aug 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
US imposes deep Colorado River water cuts to California, Nevada and Arizona Reuters
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The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis - WIRED
Aug 21, 2026 | 00:00 am
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis WIRED
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Federal government orders steep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Aug 21, 2026 | 00:00 am
Federal government orders steep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Governor Newsom issues statement on federal Colorado River plan - California State Portal | CA.gov
Aug 21, 2026 | 00:00 am
Governor Newsom issues statement on federal Colorado River plan California State Portal | CA.gov
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The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis - The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 | 00:00 am
The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis The Guardian
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Nation’s Largest Reservoirs Are Drying Up, Threatening Life in the Southwest - The New York Times
Aug 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Nation’s Largest Reservoirs Are Drying Up, Threatening Life in the Southwest The New York Times
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Opinion: Why California’s next El Niño won’t end the state’s water challenges - The Mercury News
Aug 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion: Why California’s next El Niño won’t end the state’s water challenges The Mercury News
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Popular grocery staple could take hit as California faces major supply vulnerability - Fox News
Aug 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Popular grocery staple could take hit as California faces major supply vulnerability Fox News
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DAILY DIGEST, 8/18: Heat dome to build in western US, further exacerbating drought; Super El Niño is projected to douse CA. Here’s how much extra rain to expect; Ninth Circuit sides with Reclamation in fight over CVP contract conversions; Following Califor - Maven's Notebook
Aug 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 8/18: Heat dome to build in western US, further exacerbating drought; Super El Niño is projected to douse CA. Here’s how much extra rain to expect; Ninth Circuit sides with Reclamation in fight over CVP contract conversions; Following Califor Maven's Notebook
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Hageman: California 'Failed All Of Us' And Made Colorado River Water Crisis Worse - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (.gov)
Aug 17, 2026 | 17:00 pm
Hageman: California 'Failed All Of Us' And Made Colorado River Water Crisis Worse Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (.gov)
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The looming emergency that should make us build more water infrastructure
Aug 13, 2026 | 12:56 pm
California faces potential water shortages if the states that use the Colorado River can’t make a deal. Seven states depend on the river, which winds from the Rocky Mountains through the Grand Canyon ...
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The looming emergency that should make us build more water infrastructure - New York Post
Aug 13, 2026 | 00:00 am
The looming emergency that should make us build more water infrastructure New York Post
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Lake Mead reaches record low levels, raising concerns about California water supplies and future costs - ABC7 Los Angeles
Aug 13, 2026 | 00:00 am
Lake Mead reaches record low levels, raising concerns about California water supplies and future costs ABC7 Los Angeles
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Map Shows Where California Is Quickly Sinking Amid US Water Crisis - Newsweek
Aug 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Map Shows Where California Is Quickly Sinking Amid US Water Crisis Newsweek
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California’s water picture is splitting down the middle, with full reservoirs clashing against a rapidly drying landscape. - SierraDailyNews.com
Aug 10, 2026 | 00:00 am
California’s water picture is splitting down the middle, with full reservoirs clashing against a rapidly drying landscape. SierraDailyNews.com
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Colorado River states can't agree — so California is poised for more cuts - CalMatters
Aug 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
Colorado River states can't agree — so California is poised for more cuts CalMatters
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Sacramento Valley land sank during drought pumping, study says. Why it matters - Sacramento Bee
Aug 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
Sacramento Valley land sank during drought pumping, study says. Why it matters Sacramento Bee
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Colorado River plan sets stage for future California water cuts
Jul 31, 2026 | 04:07 am
The federal government has released its long-awaited roadmap for managing the worsening Colorado River water crisis, setting the stage for potential water cuts across California, Arizona and Nevada ...
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Federal proposal would deeply cut Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada - NBC News
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
Federal proposal would deeply cut Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada NBC News
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US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada - Al Jazeera
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada Al Jazeera
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Parts of California are ‘abnormally dry.’ Which areas face drought conditions? - Sacramento Bee
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
Parts of California are ‘abnormally dry.’ Which areas face drought conditions? Sacramento Bee
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California, Arizona, Nevada would face water cuts from Colorado River under federal proposal - CBS News
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
California, Arizona, Nevada would face water cuts from Colorado River under federal proposal CBS News
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California drought may have pushed parts of the Sacramento Valley aquifer toward permanent collapse - Phys.org
Jul 28, 2026 | 00:00 am
California drought may have pushed parts of the Sacramento Valley aquifer toward permanent collapse Phys.org
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California drought caused irreversible ground sinking in Sacramento Valley - Courthouse News
Jul 27, 2026 | 12:12 pm
California drought caused irreversible ground sinking in Sacramento Valley Courthouse News
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Large-Scale Desalination Could Help Offset Colorado River Water Shortage - National Review
Jul 23, 2026 | 00:00 am
Large-Scale Desalination Could Help Offset Colorado River Water Shortage National Review
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California dodges a bullet on Colorado River cuts - Los Angeles Times
Jul 23, 2026 | 00:00 am
California dodges a bullet on Colorado River cuts Los Angeles Times
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Urban water affordability crisis exacerbated by climate change - Nature
Jul 8, 2026 | 00:00 am
Urban water affordability crisis exacerbated by climate change Nature
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Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor
Jul 5, 2026 | 01:16 am
Summer travelers on California's Highway 101 will need to prepare ahead after water shortages led to the closure of rest areas in both directions. Drivers traveling along California's scenic Highway ...
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Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor - Fox News
Jul 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor Fox News
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DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: Friant Water pushes for no-pump zone in southern Tulare County; State readies for next phase in Tulare County pumping crackdown; Public opposition defeats AB 2215; Rewriting the narrative on California’s water re - Maven's Notebook
Jul 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: Friant Water pushes for no-pump zone in southern Tulare County; State readies for next phase in Tulare County pumping crackdown; Public opposition defeats AB 2215; Rewriting the narrative on California’s water re Maven's Notebook
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East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought - Cornell Chronicle
Jun 30, 2026 | 00:00 am
East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought Cornell Chronicle
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DAILY DIGEST, 6/22: Is Lake Elsinore water district ‘a legitimate buyer’ for 2 NorCal dams?; CA’s water crisis driving higher interest in desalination; California needs water and clean power. It might have a fix for both; Colorado River system continues slide tow - Maven's Notebook
Jun 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 6/22: Is Lake Elsinore water district ‘a legitimate buyer’ for 2 NorCal dams?; CA’s water crisis driving higher interest in desalination; California needs water and clean power. It might have a fix for both; Colorado River system continues slide tow Maven's Notebook
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California's water crisis driving higher interest in desalination of water collected from Pacific Ocean as a new source - ABC7 Bay Area
Jun 21, 2026 | 00:00 am
California's water crisis driving higher interest in desalination of water collected from Pacific Ocean as a new source ABC7 Bay Area
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While Trump drags his feet, Governor Newsom delivers $46 million to help address the federally managed water crisis at the border - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jun 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
While Trump drags his feet, Governor Newsom delivers $46 million to help address the federally managed water crisis at the border California State Portal | CA.gov
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California is adapting to a drier climate by making conservation a way of life - California State Water Resources Control Board (.gov)
Jun 10, 2026 | 00:00 am
California is adapting to a drier climate by making conservation a way of life California State Water Resources Control Board (.gov)
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Advocates push for new vision to tackle water scarcity in California - Prism
Jun 8, 2026 | 00:00 am
Advocates push for new vision to tackle water scarcity in California Prism
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Checking in on the latest California drought monitor report - NBC Bay Area
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Checking in on the latest California drought monitor report NBC Bay Area
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Nevada signs water sharing agreement with Arizona, California - Nevada Current
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Nevada signs water sharing agreement with Arizona, California Nevada Current
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Contributor: Recent assessment of California's water misallocation is the first step toward justice - Los Angeles Times
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Contributor: Recent assessment of California's water misallocation is the first step toward justice Los Angeles Times
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Facing a Western water crisis, Trump turns to Democrats’ climate law - Politico
Jun 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
Facing a Western water crisis, Trump turns to Democrats’ climate law Politico
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California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming - AgNet West
May 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming AgNet West
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Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel, groups say - Los Angeles Times
May 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel, groups say Los Angeles Times
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'We’re not in a drought': Bianco blames state for California water crisis - KMPH Fox 26
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
'We’re not in a drought': Bianco blames state for California water crisis KMPH Fox 26
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Opinion | California’s best chance for enough water in the future is to bolster local supplies today - CalMatters
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion | California’s best chance for enough water in the future is to bolster local supplies today CalMatters
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Could groundwater banks help solve California's water crisis? : Short Wave - NPR
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Could groundwater banks help solve California's water crisis? : Short Wave NPR
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Data centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how much. - CalMatters
May 16, 2026 | 00:00 am
Data centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how much. CalMatters
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US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada - The Guardian
May 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada The Guardian
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Lake Oroville, California’s second-largest reservoir, is 99% full and rising - The Mercury News
May 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Lake Oroville, California’s second-largest reservoir, is 99% full and rising The Mercury News
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DAILY DIGEST, 5/11: Lasers in the sky: Hi-tech missions track record snowpack loss in the West; As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages; The possibility of a ‘super’ El Niño is starting to make coastal California nervous; This su - Maven's Notebook
May 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 5/11: Lasers in the sky: Hi-tech missions track record snowpack loss in the West; As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages; The possibility of a ‘super’ El Niño is starting to make coastal California nervous; This su Maven's Notebook
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California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River - The Nevada Independent
May 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River The Nevada Independent
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California water crisis forces record farm acreage fallowing - Organic Produce Network
May 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
California water crisis forces record farm acreage fallowing Organic Produce Network
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Arizona, California and Nevada reached a new Colorado River deal. What comes next? - On the Water Front - Environmental Defense Fund
May 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
Arizona, California and Nevada reached a new Colorado River deal. What comes next? - On the Water Front Environmental Defense Fund
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Newsom touts California water progress as Delta tunnel fight continues - CBS News
May 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
Newsom touts California water progress as Delta tunnel fight continues CBS News
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California is more prepared for our water future than ever before - California State Portal | CA.gov
May 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
California is more prepared for our water future than ever before California State Portal | CA.gov
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Mountain View's water crisis enters 'unusual' territory - SFGATE
May 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Mountain View's water crisis enters 'unusual' territory SFGATE
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DAILY DIGEST, 5/4: Record ocean heat off California coast echoes ‘The Blob,’ killing seabirds and reshaping weather outlook; CA farms adapt to water crisis with AI, drip irrigation and permanent crops; What comes next for the Salton Sea? Officials outline pos - Maven's Notebook
May 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 5/4: Record ocean heat off California coast echoes ‘The Blob,’ killing seabirds and reshaping weather outlook; CA farms adapt to water crisis with AI, drip irrigation and permanent crops; What comes next for the Salton Sea? Officials outline pos Maven's Notebook
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California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River - The Guardian
May 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River The Guardian
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California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River - Los Angeles Times
May 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River Los Angeles Times
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California’s water crisis could turn farmland into massive solar field - USA Today
Apr 27, 2026 | 00:00 am
California’s water crisis could turn farmland into massive solar field USA Today
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