Courthouse News
Groups: In managing Colorado River dam, feds ignored climate change
The U.S. Department of the Interior updated operations of the Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell in 2016, but conservationists say its management plan doesn’t consider the worsening effects of climate change and drought.
Wu-Tang Clan makes history as first rap group with Vegas residency
During a historic music residency in the heart of Sin City, the Wu-Tang Clan will bring their signature Shaolin style to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Coastal restoration team includes Montana toxic waste dumpers
Two men accused of illegal waste dumping in Montana are now among Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's selections announced Wednesday for a bipartisan group tasked with battling the dire threat of erosion along Louisiana’s coast.
Arizona House committee moves to make Pluto official state planet
Despite its 2006 downgrade to dwarf planet, the icy world three billion miles away has retained its planetary status in the hearts and minds of many citizens of Arizona.
California launches strategy to restore salmon population
Newsom's strategy will depend on a wide range of initiatives, such as removing a number of dams in the Central Valley.
California officials hopeful for more snow as season nears its peak
A snow survey conducted Tuesday revealed the state needs a lot more snow to meet historical averages.
Colorado group sues to stop dam on Cache la Poudre
The proposed Northern Integrated Supply Project has been in planning since 2002 aiming to secure water supply through 2060.
‘Snow drought’ darkening California’s water outlook
While statewide rainfall is below average, climatologists are especially concerned about the lack of snow in California's largest "reservoir" — the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
LA Times staff stages mass walkout as threat of newsroom gut looms
Nearly every reporter at the Los Angeles Times staged a one-day strike Friday in protest of plans to cut as many as 100 journalists, or roughly 20% of the newsroom, according to reporting by the Times.
GOP: Colorado court trampled congressional authority by dumping Trump from ballot
In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, more than 150 Republican lawmakers argued only Congress has the authority to enforce constitutional limits on who can run for president.