Water Allocations Archives - Santa Barbara News-Press

A winding river flows through a valley with rocky banks and tree-covered hills under a cloudy blue sky.

Possible playbook for managing dwindling Colorado River supply includes cuts in California

by Scott Franz • KUNC January 20, 2026January 16, 2026

Aerial view of a river surrounded by farmland and fields under a clear blue sky.

Commentary: Trump sides with agriculture again in California’s never-ending water wars

by Dan Walters • CalMatters December 19, 2025December 18, 2025