RE:RE:RE:OK Blizzy I believe I can do math. Peak water usage was just over 2000 when everyone was at home during pandemic and home usage was up. People went back to work outside of Tehachapi and used water elsewhere. Then comes the "reduction" which is truly just a return to pre pandemic levels and maybe they did some water conservation and saved a few gallons of water. Point is, they return to peak levels and will still have 700 feet of water rights. They only need 175 so 700-175 = 525 remaining to absorb annual growth beyond safe ranch.
Worst case the judge says no go to this deal. The city and GRB redo the deal with the proper disclosures and move toward the projects start date.
I already understand the California water market way more than I ever wanted to. It doesn't take a friggin genius to deduce the next steps win or lose.