After a closed session called under multiple California Government Code provisions, county counsel reported the board took no reportable action on two items and voted unanimously to initiate litigation in one potential case; details were withheld as permitted by statute.

Appellants and public commenters told the board that key groundwater permits and transfers for the Thornburg project are in contest at OWRD and in court; the applicant disputes the characterization and says permits show as 'non‑cancelled' and mitigation is posted.

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