A contentious budget vote on Tuesday saw Republicans in the Central Valley align with President Donald Trump's preferred budget, but California Senator Alex Padilla, a Democrat, voiced strong opposition.

Starting Wednesday, you will now need to dial some extra numbers when placing a phone call as Central California has a new area code on the way.

Federal water managers in California said Tuesday they’re following up on President Donald Trump’s directive to “maximize” water supplies for cities and farms. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which operates the many reservoirs of the Central Valley Project,

On Tuesday, the Bureau of Reclamation announced major steps to improve California water supply. The initial allocation to be provided to California farmers on the west side of the Central Valley south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta is more than twice what the initial allocation was in 2024,

Following storms, California is increasing its forecast of water supplies this year. The federal government also increased water projections for agriculture.

Delta sturgeon active, Steve Mitchell reported. Don Pedro and McClure bass action heats up, Ryan Denner said. McSwain plants producing trout limits, Dave Hurley reported. Pine Flat trout hitting, Corey Keller said. New Melones trout on a solid bite, Kyle Wise reported.

The Wastewater Surveillance Act, if passed, would require at least one wastewater monitoring site in every California county.

Authorities will give the public the chance to participate in the scoping process ahead of an environmental impact report.

Starting Wednesday, you will now need to dial some extra numbers when placing a phone call as Central California has a new area code on the way.