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Wren Calloway
Environment reporter · Desert ecosystems, water, the Colorado River, conservation
Environment reporter covering desert ecosystems, water, the Colorado River, and conservation in a warming valley.
Stories by Wren
Newsom signs bills easing Joshua tree permits and fees
One bill takes effect immediately, cutting the cost for homeowners to remove or trim up to 10 western Joshua trees. A second streamlines dead-tree permits and expands tribal access, starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Oct. 1