California Considers Easing Some Water Conservation Mandates

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is considering easing water conservation mandates for some cities and towns in the state’s drought.
California has been mandating a 25-percent cut in water use by cities and towns since last year. The state Water Resources Control Board in February will consider slightly easing the conservation targets for some of the state’s 400-plus water agencies.
Water board officials gave details Friday, saying they are considering reducing conservation targ