The Guardian • 2026-05-28

‘They’re a private company, run for profit!’: fury in Kent at South East Water’s outages

Water company blames increased demand in extreme heat, but customers want answers about lack of storage reservoirs

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-28

The latest on our gray whales

It's looking like another really bad year for gray whales.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-25

Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel, groups say

In a new plan, environmental groups call for a "water renaissance" in California, saying the state needs to invest much more in local water.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-22

California gets $27.5 million to find and replace toxic lead pipes that deliver water to homes

California will get $27.5 million in federal funding to find and replace lead pipes that deliver water to homes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-21

Feds declare Eaton fire was a cleanup success. Their testing shows otherwise

In announcing its findings, the EPA cited federal lead standards only, and not California's more stringent thresholds.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-21

Will California back down on its key climate policy?

Regulators at the California Air Resources Board are set to decide May 28 whether to approve the latest blueprint for greenhouse gas limits on major polluters through 2045, a program known as cap-and-invest.