Here is the money graph, via Drudge, from an LA Times interview with Energy Secretary Steven Chu:
"I don't think the American public has gripped in its gut what could happen," he said. "We're looking at a scenario where there's no more agriculture in California." And, he added, "I don't actually see how they can keep their cities going" either.

Reader Comments Read all comments (8)
David 10:41PM February 04, 2009
Gale of MA 8:22PM February 04, 2009
Logan of FL 6:30PM February 04, 2009