Amid crippling drought, California lawmakers pass $7.5 billion water plan; now heads to voters By Washington Examiner FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailPrint August 14, 2014 3:12 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailPrint SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Amid crippling drought, California lawmakers pass $7.5 billion water plan; now heads to voters. TagsCalifornia Related Content News Hegseth announces second strike on ‘terrorist’ vessel in Pacific Ocean Education University of Virginia makes deal with White House to pause DOJ investigations Breaking News Special prosecutor opens investigation into Jay Jones Justice Trump administration argues no time-limit on power to deploy National Guard Senate Thune teases shutdown votes to pay troops and air traffic controllers