{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Theft of Owens Valley's Water","description":"&amp;nbsp; In the early 20th century, a quiet agricultural valley in California became the center of one of the most controversial water grabs in American history. In this episode of History Shorts, we uncover how Los Angeles\u2014a rapidly growing city\u2014secured control over the vital water resources of the Owens Valley, forever transforming both landscapes. Driven by ambition and engineered through the vision of William Mulholland, the Los Angeles Aqueduct diverted water hundreds of miles south, fueling the city\u2019s explosive growth while leaving Owens Valley farmers and communities devastated. Tensions boiled over into sabotage, resistance, and a bitter legacy that still shapes California\u2019s water politics today. This is a story of power, progress, and consequence\u2014where the promise of a modern metropolis came at the expense of a region left to dry. SUPPORT THE SHOW:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com\/advertise&amp;nbsp; LEARN MORE:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com\/ SPONSORED BY:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.podcastrepublic.net\/get-it-now&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"History Shorts","author_url":"https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40953975\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201021120"}