Sunday, September 13, 2026
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The latest reporting and analysis from our California desk.
California
Water managers are balancing supply, environmental releases and recreation as the season turns.
By Golden Coast Journal Desk · 2 min
Photograph · Florence Low / California Department of Water ResourcesCalifornia
With heat, low humidity and gusty conditions converging, California is moving crews before the first spark. The strategy reflects a hard-earned shift from reaction to readiness.
By Golden Coast Journal Desk · 2 min
Photograph · Clayton Cardinalli / Unsplash