For the record - Dec. 2, 2009
Population: A Nov. 22 Op-Ed article on water conservation stated that the population in Southern California is expected to grow as much as 43% by 2020. The correct figure, as forecast in 1998 by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, is 13.8%, and for statewide growth, 48.3%.
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