Water

Marin County’s Cybersecurity in Hot Water: Grand Jury Urges Urgent Action After Recent Attacks

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Marin County, California, is facing increasing challenges in safeguarding its government agencies against cyber threats, according to insights from the Marin County Civil Grand Jury. A recent report by the panel revisits issues highlighted in last year’s review, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity measures across various county agencies. The report points out that two Marin agencies were targeted in cyberattacks within the past year. Last July, the Marin Housing Authority fell victim to a phishing scheme, resulting in a loss of $950,000. The attacker masqueraded as a vendor and redirected funds through what appeared … Read more

Legal Battle Erupts Over LADWP’s Water Crisis Management Amid Palisades Fire Catastrophe

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Los Angeles, California — A mass tort lawsuit has been filed against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, highlighting critical issues related to municipal utility liability and infrastructure maintenance. The legal action, submitted in Los Angeles County Superior Court, contends that deficiencies in the utility’s management of its water systems significantly exacerbated the damages wrought by the ongoing Palisades Fire. The case, known as Grigsby et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al., was electronically submitted on Monday. It alleges that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) failed to … Read more

Texas Legislature’s 89th Session Wraps Up with Major New Laws Impacting Education, Health, Water, and Crime

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AUSTIN, Texas — Over the course of the 89th Texas Legislature, which lasted 140 days, lawmakers worked diligently, introducing a total of 11,503 bills in both the Senate and House. With the end of the legislative session approaching, Governor Greg Abbott laid down his pen—by June 22, he had signed 1,155 bills into law, vetoing 26 others. Among those, 255 measures were set to take effect immediately, addressing essential issues like education, water management, health services, and public safety. Among the newly signed legislation, House Bill 2081 aims to enhance educational opportunities for students with … Read more

Judge Rules in Favor of SA Water Polo, Dismissing Swimming SA’s Cease-and-Desist Lawsuit

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A judge has ruled against Swimming South Africa (Swimming SA) in its lawsuit seeking to dissolve South Africa Water Polo (SA Water Polo), a relatively new organization formed to enhance the governance of water polo in the country. The dismissal came after Judge Judith Cloete stated that Swimming SA did not meet the legal requirements needed for a final interdictory relief. Established in March, SA Water Polo aims to revitalize the sport, asserting its existence without intending to replace Swimming SA. During the proceedings, Judge Cloete clarified that South African … Read more