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Environment

California, Oregon to take over dams controlled by Warren Buffett. The plan: tear them down

‘The river is sick, and the Klamath Basin tribes are suffering,’ Gov. Gavin Newsom said. Here’s what the deal means.

Water & Drought

Warren Buffett controls dams in Northern California. Why Gov. Newsom wants them torn down

Water & Drought

What happens when a drinking water system fails? Ask this small California town

Environment

Watch as scientist tests American River water for fecal matter

Tipping Point

American River in Sacramento still tainted with feces, despite new parkway bathrooms

Fires

Newsom vows to add firefighters despite California budget woes, as ‘ferocious’ summer looms

Environment

Trump is fuming about California water. A federal judge just gave him another reason to vent

Water & Drought

Season’s last snowpack survey confirms dry winter. California inching toward statewide drought