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Running On Empty: Business Impact

(KNX 1070) — Dealing with the epic drought is a challenge on many levels. KNX 1070's Frank Mottek and Charles Feldman talked with Felicia Marcus, chair of the State Water Resources Control Board.

Felicia Marcus

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As California heads farther into a historic drought, the cost of water is going up. KNX 1070's Frank Mottek and Charles Feldman talked with David Nahai, former General Manager of the DWP and now a consultant on water issues.

David Nahai

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As California's drought gets worse, KNX 1070's Frank Mottek and Charles Feldman talked with Mark Cowin, director of the state Department of Water Resources, who is planning for another dry year.

Mark Cowin

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The drought has already forced the price of some fruits and vegetables to go up. KNX 1070's Frank Mottek and Charles Feldman talked with Dave Puglia, senior vice president of the Western Growers Association, which represents farmers in California and Arizona.

Dave Puglia

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Many people are wondering how wine is being affected by the drought. KNX 1070's Frank Mottek and Charles Feldman talked with Temecula Valley winegrape grower Ben Drake, who also is on the board of the Rancho California Water District.

Ben Drake

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