Water

Commentary

My turn: How the next governor can address our water crises

California’s two recent governors, Jerry Brown and Arnold Schwarzenegger, have been unusually skilled at water policy. Both responded effectively to urgent floods and droughts in ways that also brought long-term improvements. The next governor will face similar water problems. And he will see opportunities, expectations, and pitfalls along the way.

By Guest Commentary • October 17, 2018

Newsletters

Universal preschool, Hollister Ranch access

California's achievement gap needs universal preschool, Hollister Ranch and Martin's Beach brace for battle and de Leon eyes San Francisco's water supply.

By Dan Morain • September 19, 2018

Capitol

How to help Californians whose tap water is tainted?

Hundreds of thousands of residents can't drink the water that flows to their homes. Here are some of the proposed remedies, not all of them successful.

By David Gorn • August 30, 2018

Newsletters

Can PG&E avoid bankruptcy? Climate change impact

Clean needles, PG&E's wildfire future, climate change, #MeToo, housing, bail reform and more are on tap as California's Legislature wraps up.

By Dan Morain • August 28, 2018

Commentary

Pro-con: A new tax to provide clean water?

Now, in the final days of the legislative session, proponents of a water tax are trying to move a different proposal – a twist on the water tax. Here's why it's still not a good idea.

By Guest Commentary • August 24, 2018

Commentary

My turn: Unfinished business on water

Californians recognize that water fuels our economy, grows our food, and sustains our natural places. The system also is in peril and the next governor will have plenty of work to do. It’s also in peril

By Guest Commentary • August 6, 2018

Elections

Water and drought top California voters’ environmental concerns

A statewide poll shows that voters prioritize water storage projects and addressing the drought above other environmental concerns.

By Dan Morain • July 25, 2018

Health

Out with soda, juice and chocolate milk—California could become first state to restrict kids’ meals

A bill advancing in the Capitol would require restaurants to offer only water or milk with meals marketed for children.

By Elizabeth Castillo • June 19, 2018

Commentary

Brown may leave with two big projects on the bubble

Gov. Jerry Brown is heavily invested in two massive public works projects, twin water tunnels beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and a north-south bullet train. But as he prepares to leave the governorship for a second time, both are far from certain to be completed.

By Dan Walters • June 3, 2018

Newsletters

Trump itches for a fight with Jerry Brown

Good morning, California. Happy 4/20, for those who care, including the Sacramento lobbyists who are making bank on their many cannabis clients. California to Trump: Take ‘yes’ for an answer Working out policy is hard, especially when it involves President Trump and the Mexican border, and when it’s done by Twitter. Let’s review: Trump demanded that Texas, New […]

By Dan Morain • April 20, 2018