Big proposals by Gov. Newsom, big pushback – Two of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s major initiatives that he’s trying to jam through the Legislature are facing blowback this week. And as environmentalists and children’s advocates rally against his proposals, legislators are trying to wrap up budget negotiations with the governor before the new fiscal year starts July 1. Lynn La CalMatters – 6/21/23
Before-and-after aerial images show California reservoirs’ dramatic rebound after years of drought – Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville, once depleted by years of drought, are now nearly full after a historic winter. See drone and satellite photos of the transformation. Terry Castleman in the Los Angeles Times – 6/21/23
California lawmakers wage Delta water war with Newsom – Legislators threatened to reject Newsom’s infrastructure package if he won’t remove the Delta water tunnel. The issue could be ammunition as the budget deadline looms. Rachel Becker CalMatters – 6/21/23