California has set a limit for the toxic heavy metal hexavalent chromium in drinking water. Advocates have called for a stricter limit, warning of health risks.
With water rates rising, many are struggling to pay. A Senate bill would establish a permanent program to help low-income customers who are falling behind.
Five years ago, Gov. Newsom allocated $1.3 billion to fix the state's "pathetic" clean water crisis. But in towns like Parlier, Tooleville and Tombstone, you still can't turn on the tap and drink.
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has adopted the county's first water plan, which outlines how the region must stop importing 60% of its water by 2045.