An attorney in a California water-use case argued Wednesday before the state’s highest court that water, as a subject of litigation, is just different.
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Former California water district manager pleads guilty in conspiracy case
“A former California public water district manager pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday in connection with the theft of federally owned water. Dennis Falaschi, 78, of Aptos, appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer Thurston, where he entered pleas on conspiring to take federally owned water and filing a false tax return. Falaschi, formerly the …
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Fish in California’s Kern River remain protected following new ruling
The judge ruled that Bakersfield has a duty to comply with certain rules, including fish and game code. He also didn’t agree with the argument that weirs aren’t dams.
Environmental groups score win in Kern River dispute
“In a win for environmental groups, a California state court judge on Monday temporarily blocked Bakersfield from reducing water flow on the Kern River.”
Environmental groups seek change to water flows for California’s Kern River
“A Kern County judge heard arguments Friday in a case targeting water flows in the Kern River and whether they’re sufficient to support its fish.”