Opinion
Water and the public health crisis
A water pathway in California's Central Valley. (Photo: Straight 8 Photography) OPINION: Many Californians know of the lead poisoning in the public water system in Detroit. Very few know of the contaminated water crisis impacting more than 1 million Californians. After years of trying to resolve the failure of the State of California to address this public health challenge, advocates have reached a historic negotiated agreement.