From the October 2nd edition of the Tracy Press: Legislation originally proposed by the Byron Bethany Irrigation District establishing new protections for water rights holders has been signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown.
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Governor approves protections for water rights holders | Tracy Press News | goldenstatenewspapers.comFrom the Tracy Press (June 26): A certificate of recognition for Byron-Bethany Irrigation District’s success in defending agricultural water rights was recently presented to the district by Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock.
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Byron-Bethany Irrigation District recognized for water rights fight - Golden State Newspapers: Tracy Press NewsFrom the Tracy Press (Feb. 23rd): A decision issued this week by a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge reaffirms senior water rights held by Tracy and Delta farmers — and those throughout California.
In his ruling, Judge Brian Walsh determined that the State Water Resources Control Board lacks jurisdiction over pre-1914 and reparian water rights in a suit filed by the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District and supported by other Tracy water agencies.
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2.23.18 Judge rejects state board ruling on water rights - Golden State Newspapers: Tracy Press NewsFrom the Tracy Press: “Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that a Tracy area irrigation district supported “to bring fairness and due process to California’s water-rights enforcement.”