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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A California environmental group has sued the U.S. Forest Service to challenge the use of water from a national forest by bottled water company BlueTriton Brands.
June 28, 2024
California water officials have estimated that the total costs of drinking water solutions for communities statewide amount to $11.5 billion over the next five years.
June 26, 2024
California’s Fish and Game Commission voted to consider listing white sturgeon, the largest freshwater fish in North America, as a threatened species.
June 25, 2024
Adel Hagekhalil leads the giant water agency that supplies 19 million Californians. He is focusing on transforming water management to adapt to climate change.
June 23, 2024
California water officials backed a bill to impose restrictions on where wells can be drilled, seeking to protect drinking water sources. Lawmakers rejected it.
June 22, 2024
“We’re really flying blind.” Researchers examined where California has gauges measuring the flow of rivers and streams. They found many streams are unmonitored.
June 18, 2024
With the top manager of the Metropolitan Water District under investigation, some of his supporters are concerned his sidelining might slow a push for change.
June 16, 2024
The Metropolitan Water District’s board placed General Manager Adel Hagekhalil on administrative leave as the agency investigates harassment accusations.
June 13, 2024
Sacramento lawmakers have been bombarded with ads and pitches in support of a ballot proposal that would have the state borrow as much as $10 billion.
June 10, 2024
Violence erupted at a picnic area on the shore of Lake Berryessa in Napa County. One man was shot and killed, and several others were stabbed and wounded.
June 9, 2024