In California water news today, Emergency changes approved reducing river flows; Sanctions, higher costs considered under California drought plan, Some communities may have to cut water use by 35%, Water board shutoff orders could include senior water right holders, Water agencies mull big changes to hot-button plumbing plan, Delta Smelt, Icon of California Water Wars, Is Almost Extinct, California rain & snow does little to help drought; Funnel cloud seen over Sacramento, Santa Barbara rekindles desalination debate and more …