Trump wants California’s water unleashed. DOGE is firing the people who can do it.
Sharp staffing cuts at the Bureau of Reclamation are causing panic among the farm districts that Trump says he wants to help.
California's snowpack remains below average despite powerful storms in early February
SACRAMENTO – California's snowpack remains below average despite several powerful storms providing a boost in February. The California Department of Water Resources conducted its third snow survey of the season on Friday at Phillips Station, finding that the state's snowpack currently sits at 85 percent of average for this date.

Sacramento County inmate killed

California State Prison, Sacramento inmate dies after suspected attack involving 2 other inmates
Prisoner accused of killing inmate in Northern California prison
Sacramento County inmate killed after attack by two other prisoners. Here are the details
An inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento died in a homicide Sunday after two other inmates attacked him in an exercise yard, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
California's longest-running parade highlights Marysville's once bustling Chinese community
A historic Chinese parade attracts thousands of visitors to Marysville, an area that has a rich history surrounding Chinese immigrants, each year.
Two California lawmakers cross party lines in continued fight targeting people who buy children for sex
California lawmakers from both political parties are now working together to make sure all teenagers under the age of 18 have the same protections under the state's new laws that have ramped up the consequences for those who buy and sell children for sex.
Sacramento’s budget deficit hurt by latest round of California homeless funding. Here’s why
Instead, Sacramento’s Finance Director Peter Coletto said the city received about $13 million — 40% less than the average of the previous five grants. The allocation results in a new projected deficit of $44 million.

California, Tax Credit and Film and TV

Hollywood Unions Traveling to Sacramento to Lobby for California's Film and TV Tax Credit Expansion
California legislators propose bills to expand film and TV tax credit program
California Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Enhance Film and TV Tax Credit
California Dreamin’ Presents Appoints X Games Veterans to Leadership Team
Brad Florian and Valerie Ryan Join Forces with Former Disney Imagineer to Spearhead Ambitious and Innovative Expansion Strategy for California Dreamin’ Presents Portfolio, Including Inaugural X Games
California AG sues software company, property management companies for illegally raising rent prices
California is one of 10 states suing RealPage and many property management companies for using an "unlawful pricing scheme to artificially raise rent."
Northern California forecast: Warm Thursday, but temperatures will drop as rain, snow to return
While spring-like temperatures will continue Thursday in Northern California, cooler and wetter weather is expected to return.