EDITORIAL: Now that the State is Paying Attention, Money Will Needed

The DWR Division of Safety of Dams really stepped up their efforts to protect public safety when they sent Paradise Irrigation District a letter a couple of weeks ago. Under the direction of Gov. Brown, the DSOD directed PID in the letter to assess the safety of the Magalia and Paradise reservoir spillways, provide them a plan of action by July, and repair any damage “prior to the next flood season” — without any offer of monetary assistance.