Nation Oct 26 Drought-stricken California faces rise in water theft by illegal marijuana farms By Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters
Nation Nov 12 Water theft in California heightens state drought concerns Water has become the unlikely subject of black market dealings in some the California’s worst-hit areas. With nearly 60 percent of the state currently experiencing exceptional drought -- the highest level of drought designated by the U.S. Drought Monitor —… By Adelyn Baxter