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Members of the public turned up and asked hard questions at the Indian Wells Valley Water District’s adjudication workshop Wednesday night at city hall. ....
Ridgecrest Daily Independent The fate of Searles Valley Minerals and Mojave Pistachios at least in terms of water may be decided at the groundwater authority meeting Wednesday. The regular meeting is set for no earlier than 11 a.m. Wednesday. Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority officials will discuss how to respond to both companies failure to pay the IWVGA’s replenishment fee. The topic will be discussed at two public hearings, but the meeting will be virtual, meaning the public cannot attend in person and participation has to take place via phone, email or letters. Cutting off water service is one possible outcome for either or both of the companies, but not the only possibility. The IWVGA can also consider other options short of a cease and desist order, such as assessing penalties or pursuing unpaid fees in court. ....