California agriculture: it’s worth the water
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Sacramento, California - Pundits here in drought-stricken California have become fond of proclaiming that farms consume 80% of the state’s water and generate only about 2% of its gross domestic product. “Why devote so much of our water to an industry that contributes so little fuel to our economic engine?” they ask.
Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Consumers through Fraudulent Debt Relief Services Firms
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Los Angeles, California - Two individuals pleaded guilty today for their roles at fraudulent debt relief services companies that offered to settle credit card debts but instead took victims’ payments as undisclosed up-front fees, the Justice Department and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced.
New water efficiency rules approved for California K-12 and community college construction
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Sacramento, California - In response to the current drought state of emergency declared by Governor Brown, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) has approved new water efficiency requirements for public school construction.
Governor Brown Signs Legislation
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bill.
California Energy Commission Holds Drought Workshop in Fresno
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Sacramento, California - The California Energy Commission will hold a public meeting in Fresno tomorrow, June 2 to seek input on a new Water Energy Technology (WET) rebate and grant program to save water and energy in the Central Valley and other agricultural areas of California.
Governor Brown Announces Appointments
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments.
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