Byrne, Kevin. “Water Theft Becomes Common Consequence of Ongoing California Drought.” AccuWeather. Accuweather, 12 May 2015. Web. 12 May 2015. <http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/stealing-water-california-drought/46978449>.

In the article “Water Theft Becomes Common Consequence of Ongoing California Drought”, AccuWeather staff writer Kevin Byrne reports what people are doing throughout the water shortage California has been having for the past several months. This drought is one of the biggest droughts that California has ever experience. Water regulation has become an arduous task for the government, state, and local officials. Crime rates have increased regarding water stealth. Byrne highlights how some places such as Concord and Oakland increased their fines for people who are caught stealing water. This piece of information contributes to how severe the ongoing water drought in California is.