Los Angeles Times • 2026-03-05

California, Arizona and Nevada press Trump administration to rethink Colorado River water cuts

California and other downstream states are criticizing the Trump administration’s options for dealing with the Colorado River crisis.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-03-03

How a California desalination plant could ease water shortages on the Colorado River

Relying on desalination, the San Diego County Water Authority will consider transferring water to cities in Arizona and Nevada that will soon face cuts in Colorado River water.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-02-26

The crisis on the Colorado River — six things to know

States are preparing for, while trying to avoid, cutbacks to the water they get from the Colorado River. Here are some key things to know about this moment.

NYPost • 2026-02-28

Gavin Newsom touts ‘most ambitious water plan’ in California history

Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled what he’s calling the “most ambitious” water plan in California history

NYPost • 2026-03-04

The curious case of Newsom’s missing mirror

Anytime the governor (verbally) addresses one of California’s many challenges, the predicament is someone else’s fault.