California Governor surveys flooding and potential contamination in Tulare Lake Basin.

Governor Gavin Newsom visited the Tulare Lake Basin in the Central Valley to survey the flooding caused by recent storms, which have brought water levels not seen in nearly four decades. Newsom toured three impacted locations, including Allensworth, where community members explained the continued hardships after losing their homes, and the Avenue 56 Project, where a road was elevated to create a reliable pathway for the Alpaugh community. The governor ended his day by touring Hansen Ranches, where miles of land are under feet of water, and farmworkers are concerned about the ongoing impact of flooding.