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January 31, 2026

Guest View: Regulators want to spend billions to reduce a fraction of water usage

Hydrologists measure large amounts of water in acre-feet—an acre of water one-foot deep, or 326,000 gallons. In an average year, 200 million acre-feet of water fall on California as rain or snow. The vast majority of it sinks into the ground or evaporates, but about...

Is it possible to end homelessness in 10 years?

Homelessness is a shameful problem in a rich country like ours.

Letters to the Editor

Community Generosity in 2006 Overwhelming – Thank You All and Best Wishes

Guest view: Despite rain, water use cuts must continue

While December’s rain and snow show promise, water managers remember the same thing happened last year—epic early storms followed by the driest January through March in California’s recorded history.  After three dry years, all of us are hoping for some reprieve this winter. But the tough reality...

For city’s next mayor, the skill set is clear

1. Leadership is multi-layered and has some key components

Trust the people with information; pass the Sunshine Ordinance

The City Council has an opportunity to take a significant step

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