As water runs dry, Californians brace for a new way of life

By Darryl Fears April 4 at 7:56 PM

PASADENA, Calif. — His lawn was thick, healthy and gorgeous, and Mike Duran was in love. “It was so green. It was so lush,” he said. But the relationship had financial issues. Watering the grass cost about $1,200 every other month in this drought-stricken state.

As Water Runs Dry, Californians Brace for a New Way of Life by Thavam Ratna