On Water

Rain, mudslides are a worry in scorched Big Sur: Monterey County officials must await a federal repair plan before they can move ahead with efforts to protect the area from debris flows before winter rains arrive.
The Los Angeles Times / by By Catherine Saillant

Smelt again at center of water conflict: Environmentalists want 3 dozen contracts canceled or reworked.
The Fresno Bee / by John Ellis

Officials warn about low water supply: Restrictions may become necessary if requests for conservation ignored
Ventura County Star / by Rachel McGrath

Continued drought foreshadows rationing
The Brentwood Press / by Dave Roberts

Solar plant to be finished in two months: Project could save water district $1.5 million
North County Times / by Gary Warth 

Water flow to be cut for dam tests: Warm Springs reduction begins Sept. 22, will allow for study of Dry Creek fish
The Press Democrat / by Bob Norberg

Review: 'Flow': Irena Salina's documentary looks at all things water and the effects a dwindling supply has on health, prosperity and security.
The Los Angeles Times / by Kenneth Turan

Judge upholds rate rollback rebuttal
The Press Democrat / by Paul Payne

New plan cuts rising water fees in Paso Robles: Residents would pay 33 percent less in ’09 to offset costs from the pipeline project
by AnnMarie Cornejo
The city staff report about the proposed water rate increases is available in PDF at 

Talks resume on new stormwater rules: Local officials cite state regulators' increased willingness to collaborate
Ventura County Star / by Kevin Cleric

USC Experts Monitor Coastal Waters
Imperial Valley News / by Richard Hoops

Yucaipa-Calimesa plan would recharge underground water basins
The Press-Enterprise / by Michael Perrault

Sacramento issues dead lawn fine, then backs off
The Sacramento Bee / by Sam Stanton