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Water district names new CEO - San Jose Mercury News border=

Water district names new CEO - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Goldie, a San Jose native and Morgan Hill resident who has worked for the district since 1984, becomes the first engineer to head the agency in 15 years. He succeeds Stan Williams, who resigned in January 2008, and two interim CEOs. …
PR Web (press release)

City Declares Stage Two Water Shortage - Good Times border=

City Declares Stage Two Water Shortage - Good Times

Good Times, CA
In an effort to avoid imposing on resident needs (such as gardening, showering and household cleaning), the ordinance focuses on regulating landscape and irrigation. Santa Cruz residents will be limited to fifteen minutes on two days per week for …

Santa Cruz City Council approves water restrictions - San Jose Mercury News border=

Santa Cruz City Council approves water restrictions - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
No one on the council or in the audience spoke out against the proposed rules Tuesday. "This is a very clear and rational plan," said Councilman Mike Rotkin. As of Friday, Santa Cruz Water Department customers may be forced to cut back water use to …
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Good Times
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Santa Cruz City Council approves water restrictions - San Jose Mercury News border=

Santa Cruz City Council approves water restrictions - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Customers also can wash cars, Goddard said, but must employ a shut-off nozzle on their hoses. No one on the council or in the audience spoke out against the proposed rules Tuesday. "This is a very clear and rational plan," said Councilman Mike Rotkin.
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Water, Women, Africa: Stanford Action - Bay Area Indymedia border=

Water, Women, Africa: Stanford Action - Bay Area Indymedia

Bay Area Indymedia, CA
They are unable to attend school and are often at risk of sexual assault as they travel back and forth to water sources. Photos by Justin Miel. Please contact for permission to reproduce. http://www.gotmiel.com.

California's Water Bank Tapped to Fight Drought - Wall Street Journal border=

California's Water Bank Tapped to Fight Drought - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal
By JIM CARLTON The Obama administration approved the transfer of large amounts of federally-controlled water to a California water bank set up to help blunt the impact of a prolonged drought.
Cherry Creek News
CBS 47
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Calif. starts water conservation awareness - abc7.com border=

Calif. starts water conservation awareness - abc7.com

abc7.com
SACRAMENTO (KABC) — California water officials are planning to spend $4 million in the coming year to get out the message: conserve water.
The Desert Sun
Contra Costa Times
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Feds to release minimal water supplies to farms - San Jose Mercury News border=

Feds to release minimal water supplies to farms - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News
By GARANCE BURKE AP Writer FRESNO, Calif.—Farmers in California's drought-stricken agricultural basin finally will get a meager supply of federal water to nurture their crops this summer.
Daily Breeze
Bay Area Indymedia
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Water dogs should come with warnings - CNN border=

Water dogs should come with warnings - CNN

CNN
By Kara Yates (CNN) — The nation's new "first dog" has heightened interest in its breed — Portuguese water dog — but not necessarily a thorough understanding of the dogs' needs, a pair of owners and breeders told CNN.
Chicago Tribune
Great Falls Tribune
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California to receive federal funding for water, earthquake needs - Los Angeles Times border=

California to receive federal funding for water, earthquake needs - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times
The US Interior secretary pledges $260 million in stimulus money for California's water infrastructure and part of $29 million for earthquake monitoring systems.
New York Times
Fresno Bee
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