Ian James is a reporter who focuses on water in California and the West. Before joining the Los Angeles Times in 2021, he was an environment reporter at the Arizona Republic and the Desert Sun. He previously worked for the Associated Press as a correspondent in the Caribbean and as bureau chief in Venezuela. He is originally from California.
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California legislators passed a bill to increase fines for those who violate the state’s water curtailment orders. The measure awaits Gov. Newsom’s signature.
Sept. 6, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom has lifted the declaration of a drought emergency for much of California’s population. But he is keeping drought measures in place in some areas.
Sept. 4, 2024
Siding with environmental groups, a judge has ruled that Sonoma County must take action to protect creeks and salmon from excessive groundwater pumping.
Sept. 2, 2024
The largest dam removal project in U.S. history has freed the Klamath River, inspiring hope among Indigenous activists who pushed for rewilding to help save salmon.
Aug. 28, 2024
The MWD’s general manager was placed on leave amid an investigation into complaints. Adel Hagekhalil says the accusations against him are unfounded.
Aug. 28, 2024
From the Middle East to Latin America, incidents of water-related violence have been rising. New data from the Pacific Institute show 2023 was a record year.
Aug. 22, 2024
A new assessment of U.S. weather alerts underlines the growing risks the country faces as climate change continues to intensify extremes.
Aug. 20, 2024
The Forest Service told bottled water company BlueTriton Brands to stop piping water out of a California national forest. The company is suing to challenge the decision.
Aug. 7, 2024
The Park fire is burning along creeks that provide vital spawning habitat for California’s spring-run Chinook salmon. Biologists worry the fire will cause harm.
Aug. 6, 2024
The Newsom administration is projecting that California’s State Water Project could lose up to 23% of its water delivering capacity within 20 years.
July 31, 2024