A federal judge on Friday rejected a claim by a group of Sacramento Valley water districts that they should get their entire federal water allotment before one drop heads to the San Joaquin Valley.
In an 88-page decision, U.S. District Judge Oliver W. Wanger said the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority – which is composed of 17 water contractors between Yolo and Tehama counties – is owed "no more [Central Valley Project] water than they have received."
Fresno Bee, 7/29/11; decision here.