Cal Matters • Dan Walters

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

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.

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.