Protect The Delta • Alexandra Nagy

Stockton, Calif. – Restore the Delta is set to host a press conference alongside Tribes and environmental advocates to address the reintroduction of the controversial Delta Tunnel trailer bills at the behest of the Newsom administration, which threaten California’s water rights, environmental protections, and public due process. 

ABC10

Courtland residents are voicing concerns about the proposed Delta Conveyance Project, a major California water infrastructure plan that could affect the region’s longtime pear farming tradition.

Protect The Delta • Alexandra Nagy

Sacramento, Calif. — The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) released its long-awaited proposed updates to the San Francisco Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan (“Bay-Delta Plan”).

Protect The Delta • Alexandra Nagy

Stockton, CA – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom referred to California Tribes, along with environmental and community groups opposing the Delta Conveyance Project, as “special interests.”

Cal Matters • Dan Walters

Repeatedly, Gavin Newsom has sought legislative approval of his high-priority policy proposals within the annual state budget process.

Restore the Delta • Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla

Sacramento, CA – Restore the Delta is celebrating a significant win for communities, the environment, and the democratic process…

Los Angeles Times • George Skelton

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom is up to his old tricks, trying to ram major policy change through the state Legislature on short notice. And again lawmakers are pushing back.

California Legislative Delta Caucus • Robert Gammon, Edgar Guerra

Opposition to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to fast-track the costly and destructive Delta Tunnel Project via the state budget is deepening…

Maven’s Notebook • Max Gomberg

In its latest propaganda campaign promoting the $20 billion plus Delta Conveyance Project (DCP), the Newsom administration is claiming risk to future water supply as a major justification.

Maven’s Notebook • Conservation organizations & coalitions

Groups call on lawmakers to protect environmental safeguards and public processes while rejecting attempts to fast-track costly infrastructure projects…

Sierra Club California • Michael Blenner

Sacramento, CA - Sacramento, CA - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2025-2026 May Revision to his state budget proposal…

Restore the Delta • Alexandra Nagy

Stockton, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest budget proposal, announced as part of his May Revise, includes an alarming effort to bypass longstanding legal, environmental, and public participation processes…

Politico • Camille Von Kaenel

Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he wants the controversial $20 billion tunnel permitted by the end of his term.

KPIX, CBS News Bay Area

As John Ramos reports the project would build an underground waterway to bring water from near Sacramento to Southern California, but locals are worried it will tear their town apart.

KQED • Ezra David Romero

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal announced Wednesday includes a push to fast-track a contentious tunnel project that could deliver more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to farms and cities throughout the state.

Contra Costa • CC News

California Legislative Delta Caucus Co-Chair Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to fast-track the Delta Tunnel Project in the state budget.

Cal Matters • Alastair Bland

The governor’s planned $20 billion tunnel to divert more water south and bypass the Delta would bring years of construction noise, pollution and traffic.

Cal Matters • Rachel Becker

The centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists.