(November 4, 2015, 1:16 PM EST) -- SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s State Water Resources Control Board on Oct. 13 issued a cease-and-desist order and a civil liability complaint against a family for allegedly operating six unauthorized reservoirs and diverting water in contradiction to drought conservation regulations (In the Matter of Unauthorized Diversion by Rickland E. Vicini, et al., Order WR 2015-00XX-DWR, Calif. Water Resources Control Bd.).

(Vicini cease-and-desist order available. Document #95-151105-018R. Vicini civil liability complaint available. Document #95-151105-017C.)

The cease-and-desist order was issued to Rickland E., Anthony W., Cindy M., Mervin C....