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Opinion: Merced County and the stakes of California’s water debate

Debates over water are nothing new in California. However, the discussion has resurfaced following a recent study comparing what urban areas and agriculture pay for surface water. A December 2025 CalMatters article by Rachel Becker and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett highlights the ongoing debate over how much California’s cities and agricultural districts pay for water. The study […]

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