A national search for a new Santa Clara Valley Water District chief netted an empty catch, so the agency will stick with a familiar face.

A couple of high-ranking water district officials who oversaw the San Jose flood disaster will soon be leaving the public agency.

Former water district CEO Beau Goldie still has staff running his errands in advance of his swank retirement party at a local golf club.

Future droughts will become increasingly frequent and severe, according to climate predictions. Officials are so concerned about the current shortage that many are now looking for new sources of water, including the use of treated sewage discharge for—gulp—drinking water.