As drought grips most of California, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from rivers and break into remote water stations and tanks.
Record-breaking heat AND fewer available resources because of permanent shutdown of fossil-fuel power plants are just two reasons why the state is suffering its first energy emergency in almost 20 years.
Some frustrated utility customers declare they are going to "cut the cord" and go with a smaller independent energy provider, but the reality isn't so simple.