Gavin Newsom faces backlash after claiming California reservoirs are full, despite a drained reservoir during recent wildfires

Los Angeles: So, Gavin Newsom was on NBC saying California’s reservoirs are “completely full” while wildfires were raging. But here’s the kicker: the Santa Ynez Reservoir was actually dry because it was offline for repairs.
He made this statement while responding to Trump’s criticism about California’s water management. Newsom insisted that the state reservoirs were fine, but a reporter pointed out the empty Santa Ynez Reservoir, which even led to an investigation.
Newsom tried to clarify that the reservoir in question wasn’t part of the state system, but it seemed like he missed the bigger issue—low water pressure was a real problem when the fires hit.
Trump had been blasting Newsom for not letting water flow to areas in need, claiming it was all about saving a fish species. Newsom and local officials denied that, saying it had nothing to do with how they managed the reservoirs.
In response to the situation, Newsom sent a letter to the LA Department of Water and Power, calling for an independent investigation into why the Santa Ynez Reservoir was dry. It had been offline for repairs since last year and could hold a whopping 117 million gallons of water.
Firefighters were struggling with low water pressure just when they needed it most. Newsom has been pushing for a big response to the devastation, especially with the World Cup and Winter Olympics coming up.
It’s been over a decade since California voters approved a plan to build new reservoirs, but nothing has been completed yet. Amid all this chaos, Newsom has been shifting some blame to local officials for not being prepared for the wildfires.
During his NBC interview, he even invited Trump to come see the damage for himself, hoping to keep things friendly. The wildfires have already destroyed over 12,300 homes and taken at least 16 lives, with firefighters still battling the flames.