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July 1, 2008
Felton Water Bills Set to Drop Next Month, Overall Savings Still Not Determined: CalAm to Hand Over Felton Waterworks in Early August
CalAm has opened its doors and its books to the new owners of Felton's water system, providing the first detailed look inside the private company that for years fought off public ownership.

The Wall Street Journal
June 17, 2008
Calls Rise for Public Control of Water Supply
FELTON, Calif. -- The faucets in one of six U.S. homes pour water provided by a private company. Now, some of these communities are revolting against their corporate water systems, attempting to put their water under government control because of concerns over rising rates and service disruptions.

Santa Cruz Indy Media
June 9, 2008
Felton Prevails in Six-Year Fight to Acquire Water System from Cal-Am and RWE
The community of Felton prevailed in its six-year fight to acquire its water system from California-American Water (Cal-Am), a subsidiary of the German multinational corporation RWE.

The Monterey Herald
June 8, 2008
Rants and Raves: THE HERALD'S VIEW
Rave: The fine folks of Felton deserve a hand for spunk, persistence and foresight. Though everyone said it couldn't be done, they have reached agreement to take over the California American Water system in their mountain community. They persuaded Cal Am, with no little help from pending courtroom proceedings, to take $10 million for a system the utility said wasn't for sale. It isn't clear what, if anything, this means for the Peninsula, which has toyed with the takeover idea, but we suspect that rapidly rising water prices hereabouts will eventually generate renewed discussions.

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June 6, 2008
Cal-Am settles over Felton water system
Five years after it began, the struggle for public ownership of Felton’s water system is likely over. The San Lorenzo Valley Water District settled with California American Water to buy the Felton water system for $10.5 million and assumption of the $2.9 million debt still owed on construction of the Kirby Street water treatment plant and other facilities.

Santa Cruz Sentinel
June 5, 2008
Water district votes to buy Felton water
Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 5, 2008
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District board unanimously agreed Thursday to buy the Felton waterworks from California American Water for $10.5 million, thus finalizing a deal six years in the making.