California Today: Tensions Are Rising Between States That Rely on the Colorado River

June 15, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Tensions Are Rising Between States That Rely on the Colorado River

A prolonged drought means the nation’s largest reservoirs are dwindling, and litigation over access to water could lie ahead.

Bay Area Faces Flooding Amid Highest Summer Tide, Forecasters Warn

Water levels are expected to be high enough to challenge or exceed the current summer tide record of 1.7 feet above normal, set in July 2022, forecasters said.

California Sues to Stop One County’s Ban on Most Mail Voting

Shasta County voters had approved a ballot measure that would have heavily restricted voting by mail and imposed photo ID requirements. State officials said the new rules were illegal.

Iran’s World Cup Team Arrives in U.S. After Months of Uncertainty

The war had stirred doubts about the team’s participation in the tournament. It is set to play New Zealand in a Los Angeles area stadium on Monday.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ranger Who Hung Trans Pride Flag at Yosemite

The ranger, who was fired after hanging the flag, sued the government on free speech grounds. On Friday, a judge dismissed the case, saying the court lacked the authority to rule.

How David Hockney Taught Los Angeles to See Itself

A Brit, he became a symbol of the city’s culture, stylish and alienating, with his vivid swimming pool paintings and embrace of SoCal light, hedonism and gay liberation.

‘A Beautiful, Horny, Gorgeous, Stylish Time’: An Oral History of Casa de Estrogen

How one apartment building in L.A.’s Koreatown became a haven for queer, feminist art in the 1990s and beyond.

Dakota Johnson Finds a Buyer for Her Los Angeles House

The actress is finalizing the sale just days after the home was listed. Chris Evans lowers the price on his house, and Bill Koch is set to auction off his estate.

Five Lingering 49ers Questions After Offseason Practices: Will Pass Rush Rely on a Rookie?

There are still many questions about this team heading into training camp, which begins in the last week of July. The 49ers were the third-best team in their division — and maybe the league — last season despite a rash of injuries.