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1767 The Jesuits were expelled from the missions, and Franciscans were brought in to take over. Gaspar de Portola was appointed governor to supervise the transition.
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Frederick Eaton

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1890s-1913 As Los Angeles expanded during the late 19th century, it began outgrowing its water supply. Fred Eaton, mayor of Los Angeles, promoted a plan to take water from Owens Valley to Los Angeles via an aqueduct. The aqueduct construction was overseen by William Mulholland and was finished in 1913.[1] The water rights were acquired through political fighting and, as described by one author, "chicanery, subterfuge ... and a strategy of lies".[2]: 62
1948 I am planning a suit for libel or defamation... The number of volunteer helpers is considerable: Freddy Pride of Dwight, Harris, Koegel & Casking (the offshoot of young Charles Hughes' firm), Fred Eaton of Shearman and Sterling, Eddie Miller...
California Aqueduct
California water wars
Fred Eaton, mayor of Los Angeles, realized that water could flow from Owens Valley to Los Angeles via an aqueduct.