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A billionaire couple in California, the Resniks, control a significant portion of the state's water system, originally funded by taxpayers. They own The Wonderful Company, worth billions, and have acquired vast farmland for products like pistachios and pomegranate juice. Through secretive meetings, they gained control of the Kern Water Bank, profiting off droughts by selling water back to the state. The Resniks influence politicians like Senator Feinstein through donations, securing more water access and funding. Their actions harm California's water supply, environment, and economy, highlighting the need for legislative change to prevent such exploitation.
Translation: A billionaire couple in California, the Resniks, control a significant portion of the state's water system, originally funded by taxpayers. They own The Wonderful Company, worth billions, and have acquired vast farmland for products like pistachios and pomegranate juice. Through secretive meetings, they gained control of the Kern Water Bank, profiting off droughts by selling water back to the state. The Resniks influence politicians like Senator Feinstein through donations, securing more water access and funding. Their actions harm California's water supply, environment, and economy, highlighting the need for legislative change to prevent such exploitation.