Read this exciting story from Los Angeles Times July 25, 2026 issue. California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and other Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over imposing what they contend are “unlawful” conditions on federal grants intended to help states prepare and respond to disasters.
Iris Kwok is an Environment Reporter at Berkeleyside. She covers a range of topics including government, politics, public policy, and regional interest, with a particular focus on environmental issues. Iris's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Oaklandside, Bay Nature Institute, and the Los Angeles Times.














