Jeffrey Kightlinger

Metropolitan Water District

Guest

Jeffrey Kightlinger is General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District, which provides water to nearly 18 million people in Southern California.

Jeffrey Kightlinger on KCRW

It's not just the Oroville Dam.  Many of California's other dams, levees and pipelines are in big trouble.

Oroville Dam: A cautionary tale

It's not just the Oroville Dam.  Many of California's other dams, levees and pipelines are in big trouble.

from Olney in L.A.

Governor Brown has called for a 25% reduction in water use in California's urban areas.

More Cuts in Southern California's Water Supply

Governor Brown has called for a 25% reduction in water use in California's urban areas.

from Which Way, L.A.?

Governor Brown has recognized this driest winter in California history by declaring a drought emergency .

A Record Water Shortage and Red Flag Warnings

Governor Brown has recognized this driest winter in California history by declaring a drought emergency .

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso launch TV and internet ad blitz to emerge as frontrunners in the mayoral race.

from KCRW Features

The United Nations can’t stop Russia’s war on Ukraine. And author Yascha Mounk says more diversity is a threat to democracy, but he’s still hopeful.

from To the Point

Some people use smartphone apps to track their menstrual cycles. If abortion is outlawed in certain states, is their data safe?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Starting this August, performing an abortion in Oklahoma will be a felony. KCRW checks in with Dr.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It could take two months until grocery shelves are restocked with infant formula. A pediatrician advises parents on how to feed their little ones in the meantime.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Nearly 50 Starbucks shops nationwide have voted to unionize this year. Now LA County’s Starbucks baristas are brewing up change.

from Greater LA

Veterinarians and Human health providers often deal similar diseases and that would stand a better chance of treatment with improved communication between the two professions.

from Second Opinion

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov described the Ukraine-Russia conflict as a proxy war between Russia and NATO. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki pushed back on that characterization.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

SoCal Congressman Adam Schiff says he’s returned from Ukraine with a deeper understanding of the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country.

from KCRW Features