California water clash Tests Central Valley supply
Opinion piece urges continued water flow to California’s Central Valley amid a court ruling on Banks Pumping Plant. Describes state water system, CEQA reform need, and potential temporary permits to avoid economic harm, stressing water as lifeblood of agriculture and commerce. Senator Ashburn cited.
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California nanny bills stir debate over liberty and policy
A column by Adam B. Summers criticizes lawmakers for overreach with proposed nanny bills from banning incandescent bulbs to restricting trans fats and spaying pets. It warns such policies erode freedom and compares state action to a hostile homeowners association. The piece also discusses at large elections and a court ruling enabling minority groups to demand districting, urging careful balance between rights and governance.
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