'Doomsday scenario' on horizon for Colorado River

Good morning, I’m still heartbroken over Friday’s game; I guess we’ll just have to settle for smoking Tulane in the Cotton Bowl. And now, here are the five USC, Los Angeles and California stories you need to know for today.

A “doomsday scenario” for the Colorado River could materialize as soon as July. If Lake Powell’s waterline drops another 38 feet, operators would be forced to shutter the Glen Canyon Dam’s turbines to avoid creating massive whirlpools in the lake, and instead direct water through much smaller bypass valves — weakening a crucial lifeline to California agriculture.

Joshua Partlow / The Washington Post

The Los Angeles City Council banned new oil and gas wells and agreed to phase out existing ones over the next two decades, citing air quality and health concerns. The city has 780 active and 287 idle wells within its boundaries via a 2018 count.

Drew Costley / Associated Press

Robert Luna was sworn in as LA County’s sheriff on Saturday. In the ceremony, the former Long Beach police chief pledged to commit to integrity, accountability and collaboration, bookending Alex Villanueva’s controversial tenure.

Rebecca Gutierrez and Frank Stoltze / LAist

Stanford is under federal investigation for alleged bias against men. The investigation stems from a Title IX complaint filed by two men’s rights activists who likened women-only programs to racial segregation.

Danielle Echeverria and Rachel Swan / San Francisco Chronicle

White nationalist Nick Fuentes got into a food fight at a Hollywood In-N-Out Burger. The racist, recently in headlines for dining with Kanye West and Donald Trump, reportedly got into an argument with a couple that then threw ketchup at him — he retaliated by hurling a Sprite that missed and hit innocent patrons. Better luck next time, Nick.

Staff / Los Angeles Times

You’re all caught up. Thanks for reading Morning, Trojan, and have a good day. Anna Hsu copy edited this newsletter.

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