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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Southern California Struggles to Stave Off Drought

    Instead of reducing water use by 20% as Governor Brown has called for, California has increased it by one percent. In the Southland, it’s up by 8%.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 16, 2014 • 1 min read

    Instead of reducing water use by 20% as Governor Brown has called for, California has increased it by one percent. In the Southland, it’s up by 8%. The State Water Quality Control Board is cracking down by establishing fines for wasteful practices, and LA’s Department of Water and Power says it’s going to beef up enforcement of rules that are even tougher.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Bettina Boxall

      LA Times reporter covering California water and the environment

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      Jay Famiglietti

      UC Irvine

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      Penny Falcon

      Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

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