California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the state
California water regulators have said there's no truth to President Donald Trump's claim that the U_S_ military entered the state and "turned on the water."
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'Military did not enter California' to turn the water back on: state water officials
California water officials are pushing back on false claims by the White House that the Trump administration sent the U.S. military to quote “turn on the water” in the wake of the Los Angeles County
Trump says military ‘turned on the water’ from PNW to California. Here’s what really happened
President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. On the same day, he posted on social media that military troops had "turned on" Pacific Northwest water to help California. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) AP
Trump Claimed US Military 'Turned on the Water' in Fire-Scorched California. Here's What We Know
It's unclear exactly what, if anything, was "turned on" in California, but the Department of Water Resources said no military entered the state.
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President Trump orders more Central Valley water deliveries — claiming it would help Los Angeles fires
Citing the Los Angeles fires, Trump directed federal agencies to "immediately take actions to override" water operations and environmental rules. But the water mostly serves Central Valley farms.

Firefighters from Sacramento return home

California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
Los Angeles wildfires exposed the failings of California’s leadership
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Firefighters from Sacramento return home after battling Los Angeles wildfire
Firefighters who were sent to Los Angeles returned home and have shared stories of how the incredible support they received during their time there. Sacramento Metro Fire said the kindness shown ...
Incredible outpouring of support from Sacramento area residents helps raise more than $940,000 for California wildfire relief
KCRA 3, KQCA My58 and the California Gold Country Region Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered on a disaster relief drive that raised more than $940,000 to support people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Donations came in from thousands of callers and companies who generously gave money to help those in need.
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As wildfires disrupt Los Angeles schools, experts begin to study mental health effects on students
Wildfires have forced the closure of Los Angeles schools, displacing over 700,000 students and staff. Experts warn of lasting mental health impacts and the need for long-term recovery plans.
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Trump Orders More Central Valley Water Deliveries — Claiming It Would Help LA Fires
By Alastair Bland, CalMatters President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Sunday that told federal agencies to “immediately take action” to deliver more Central Valley water and eliminate rules that stand in the way,
Trump’s California Water Order Does More for Farms Than Fires
But they appear to have Trump’s ear. And he’s using their long-standing water complaints to feed a narrative of failed Democratic rule. This week, Trump announced a sweeping e
Do you know where Southern California gets its water from? An explainer
Wildfires in Southern California have prompted major discussions about water in the state. Here's an overview of where water comes from in the region.
Another casualty of a bone-dry winter: LA won’t take less water from Mono Lake
LA had planned to take substantially less from the iconic Eastern Sierra lake this winter. The decision is a blow to conservationists who have been trying to restore the lake for decades.