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With Millerton Lake as a backdrop, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an $11.1 billion water bond Monday that proponents acknowledged will be a tough sell with voters. Schwarzenegger was flanked by legislators, local elected officials, farmers, and members...
Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, water bond, schwarzenegger signs, Californians, California Latino Water Coalition, California Legislature
The sweeping overhaul of California's water system that lawmakers passed Wednesday relies on borrowing $11 billion that supporters hailed as a necessary investment in safe, reliable water statewide but that critics warned is overpriced and could siphon...
Their message now has a new sense of urgency due to the impending deadline for putting a water bond on the ballot. Gaby Sanchez, Fresno Farm Worker: "It's going to be too late...Drought conditions and court-ordered water restrictions have caused millions...
Tags: Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, farm worker, water bond
From signs to snacks and water to make sure the trip north will be hassle free and productive. Piedad Ayala, Rally Organizer: "This rally that we are going to do is going to be educated, is gonna be good because our purpose is not to get in trouble, get...
Tags: Dianne Feinstein, water bond, California, Sacramento Convention Center, Sen. Diane Feinstein, U.S, set aside
Out of work farm workers rallied in Sacramento Wednesday to draw attention to the state's water problems. The governor wants to borrow billions to help shore up California's water supply, but critics say that state cannot afford another expensive bond...
Tags: San Joaquin River, San Joaquin Valley, water bond, farm workers