The program captures an in-depth, participatory discussion between Governor Jerry Brown and Los Angeles Times / San Diego Union-Tribune Publisher and CEO Austin Beutner on critical water conservation issues that includes questions pre-submitted by the public. The broadcast special will feature that conversation and include a special introduction by SOCAL CONNECTED anchor Val Zavala.
As the state of California faces its most severe drought on record, the dynamic conversation between two of the state's leading voices took place on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at USC's Town & Gown ballroom during a special live event, which kicked off a new Los Angeles Times event series called "The California Conversation."
Governor Brown announced the first ever 25 percent statewide mandatory water reductions in April and directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare for water shortages. Contending with the drought means navigating a complex tangle of water policies, regulations and court decrees. The conversation will explore the role that residents, businesses, farmers and government play in meeting our water challenges as well as how the rest of the nation is impacted by California's water policies.
