Vital Central Valley flood control levees are poorly maintained, state watchdog finds

A weather story from California, reported by CalMatters.

Weather · California · October 21, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 21, 2026

What we said on air

Our top story this morning: a state watchdog found that nearly a third of agencies maintaining Central Valley flood control levees have performed unacceptable upkeep, and the Department of Water Resources has not yet taken over as required.

Local News · California — Morning edition, October 21, 2026

Reported by CalMatters, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at CalMatters →

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