The Problem with Changing the Colorado River Compact

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The U.S. government is about to decide on Colorado River water allocations and the decisions they make will impact all Americans. We all must pay attention to the decisions because it is crucial in many ways. First, the decision may alter the Colorado River Compact agreed to and signed in 1922. This agreement between states on handling water from the Colorado River is over 100 years old. If you need clarification on the value of… Read more »

A Little Louder Please

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There is little doubt in my mind we are headed toward another drought in California.   If you look at the drought monitor for California we are quickly trending in the wrong direction.  It’s been a little over a year since Governor Jerry Brown declared the drought for California was officially over.  Many periodicals and headlines proclaim the same great news. At the time I couldn’t help but wonder if the news was… Read more »

Celebrity Sightings at Starbucks

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Starbucks is always a great place for people watching, but the location at the Commons in Calabasas is especially good for celebrity watching. I’m really more of a Peet’s person, but since this Starbucks is just across the freeway from ValleyCrest Corporate headquarters, I make an exception when I’m at the office.  I have seen many celebrities at the Starbucks, but you can imagine my surprise when I walked in and saw Britney Spears sitting with Brad… Read more »