Solar still in the works

Despite the likely defeat of a ballot measure to create a massive solar-energy project in Los Angeles, the prospects of harnessing Southern California's best-known asset are still bright. Daily News.

In fact, officials are already looking at ways to develop a similar program within the Department of Water and Power without the need for voter approval.

And that's just fine with opponents who successfully challenged Measure B - as long as the public is included in the planning process.