Millions of federal dollars are headed to California to help battle water shortages around the state, federal officials announced Aug. 18. Twenty-five projects will split $310 million in federal cash to increase water capacity by 213,000 acre-feet and support more than 850,000 people. Of the total, 20 projects are in California; the remaining five are…
California Granted Millions in Federal Funding to Stretch Water Supplies
August 21, 2022
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About 1 Million Californians Lack Access to Safe Drinking Water, Auditor Says
July 28, 2022
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The water systems serving nearly a million residents in California do not meet water quality standards, and the State Water Board lacks urgency in providing timely assistance, according to a report released by the state auditor on July 26. The audit found that more than 370 water systems—serving more than 920,000 residents—are failing, and hundreds of additional systems are…
La Habra Asks Residents, Businesses to Cut Water Amid Drought
May 18, 2022
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LA HABRA, Calif.—An Orange County city’s councilors voted 5–0 on May 16 for residents and businesses to cut up to 20 percent of their water usage amid three consecutive years of drought. The council enacted what’s known as a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage under an executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, which mandates…
Democratic Candidates for LA Mayor Address Homelessness, Public Safety in First Public Forum
December 14, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Four Democratic candidates in next year’s Los Angeles mayoral election appeared Dec. 12 in their first public forum and gave their thoughts on key issues in the city. Candidates in attendance included City Attorney Mike Feuer, Rep. Karen Bass, marketing executive Craig Greiwe, and Jessica Lall, CEO of the Central City Association. The forum…
British Brewers Welcome Draught Beer Tax Cut, Question Its Impact
Pubs and beer producers have welcomed the “draught relief” announcement in the Chancellor’s Budget, though some doubted it would have a meaningful impact on the sector. Rishi Sunak told MPs in his Budget speech that duty rates for draught beer and cider will be cut by 5%, taking 3p off a pint in a pub….
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