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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The recently completed removal of dams on the Klamath River is raising hopes of rebuilding the population of threatened spring-run Chinook salmon.
Oct. 4, 2024
California water managers decided to curtail extra water flows intended to support endangered delta smelt. The change has sparked debate over protections for fish.
Oct. 2, 2024
The EPA said the facilities will treat groundwater in a part of the San Fernando Valley Superfund site, enabling the LADWP to use the water as part of its supplies.
Oct. 1, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have required new cars to have a warning system to alert drivers going 10 mph over the speed limit.
Sept. 28, 2024
Alberto Martinez, a convicted murderer who was involved in the Mexican Mafia, was attacked and killed by three inmates at Calipatria State Prison.
Sept. 28, 2024
California has placed the Tule groundwater subbasin on probationary status, a step that brings additional state oversight, new fees and reporting requirements.
Sept. 21, 2024
A sudden shutoff of water supplies has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish on the parched riverbed.
Sept. 19, 2024
Ten years ago, California adopted a law to curb chronic overpumping of groundwater. Significant challenges remain, even as the state works toward its goals.
Sept. 17, 2024
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