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National Geographic Brings You Happy Stories on California’s Endless Water Crisis

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

In the deluge of Christmas catalogs, Thursday’s mail brought a free publication from National Geographic magazines on a subject I have an interest in — California’s water issues. Hoping to learn something that would shed light on the obscurity of … Continue reading →

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They’re B-a-a-a-ck: New Mayhem in Store from the Council and DWP

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Daily News published an editorial Monday detailing dispassionately and intelligently the Department of Water problem. It’s headlined: Rewiring DWP: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa must reform the city’s utility. The nation’s highest paid City Council has done no harm … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Antonio Hitches His Hopes to Austin Beutner’s Star

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

UPDATE: The DWP Commission has posted a “special agenda” item for Tuesday in addition to its regular meeting agenda. The item in its entirety says: “Appointment and compensation of Temporary General Manager for a period of up to six months.” … Continue reading →

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The Fate of LA in His Hands, Heaven Help Us

Posted on March 2, 2010 by

The Department of Water and Power is at the heart of the story of Los Angeles’ transformation into the city it is today, the light and the dark of it, the play of good and evil. It is the soul … Continue reading →

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