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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Metropolitan Water's Clandestine Control Center

    Governor Brown has unveiled a $687 million proposal to deal with the drought , including increased penalties for diverting water illegally. Officials of the vast Metropolitan Water District don't like publicizing the existence of the control center that manages its sprawling infrastructure. But KCRW's Saul Gonzalez was given access.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Governor Brown has unveiled a $687 million proposal to deal with the drought, including increased penalties for diverting water illegally. Officials of the vast Metropolitan Water District don't like publicizing the existence of the control center that manages its sprawling infrastructure. But KCRW's Saul Gonzalez was given access.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Kareem Maddox

      Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Saul Gonzalez

      Reporter

      News

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    2. 18:25Metropolitan Water's Clandestine Control CenterYou’re reading this
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