AB 3005, dubbed the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act, was authored by Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Hollister).

Valley Water’s board vice chair, Tony Estremera, says the agency is ready to quickly respond to a variety of emergencies.

Jeff Scott, spokesman for the city’s housing department, acknowledged that “it doesn’t typically take this long” to pay folks back.

Maintenance staff took advantage of the dry weather earlier this week by finishing up some upgrades at the base of the dam.

Once Valley Water hears from the community, its team will refine the proposed solutions and present a preferred alternative to the Board of Directors.

Valley Water says the improvements are proof of its dedication to keeping residents and businesses safe from future floods.

Valley Water officials say the agency needs continued public support support in order to reduce flood risks along South Bay waterways.

Recorded incidents of such wastewater flow from the mushroom-growing site date back more than 30 years, authorities say.

Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. faces $67-million lawsuit, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.

The Anderson Dam earthquake-proofing project will take at least two years longer and cost much more than initially planned.