Orange County Register–

Four of five statewide ballot propositions were approved by voters, including a $4 billion bond measure to fund parks, water-quality and flood-protection projects, but voters rejected a measure to control spending of funds raised by selling greenhouse-gas-emission permits.

Voters backed Proposition 68, which provides funds for purchasing and protecting wilderness and open-space areas, and to maintain and operate local and regional parks. It also funds construction and repair of flood-control projects, provide local grants to improve access to clean drinking water and fund various other water-quality projects.

Supporters, including Sen. Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, said it will help position the state to recover from droughts, wildfires, severe weather and other issues while protecting access to clean water and ensuring the availability of open space.

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