That Time the L.A. Water Wars Inspired Chinatown

Los Angeles is an oasis in the desert—but it's also a mirage. Because life shouldn't be sustainable to the extent that it is, and it wouldn't be if a few enterprising old dudes hadn't decided to divert water from the Valley to help L.A. prosper. What's the harm? Those farmers don't need that water, right?

If you've ever seen Chinatown, then you know there's a lot of harm going on. Kasey walks us through the chicanery and trickery used to drain a few lakes over the years, all to keep the L.A. millionaires and movie stars in warm showers and cold drinks.

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Logo: Jessica Balaschak

Music: Caveman of Los Angeles by Party Store Music