Water Money: William Mulholland on the back...

Water Money: William Mulholland on the back of a quarter? Maybe, if columnist George F. Will’s idea is adopted. In response to a proposal to mint quarters commemorating the 50 states, Will suggested that “the man who brought water to Southern California” replace the American eagle on this state’s coin. Good idea, says granddaughter Catherine Mulholland, above. She thinks criticism of Mulholland has always been “a terrible distortion of history” and adds: “This is like a refreshing drink of water in the desert.”

* ON A MISSION: Former Crespi High tailback Jamian Barbour, above, who will play for Valley College this season, says he’s out to prove he’s major college caliber after a disappointing experience as a walk-on at Colorado. C10

* GROUNDED BEEF: An expanded recall of possibly tainted ground beef was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you purchased frozen ground-beef patties since June 4, check your freezer to determine if certain Hudson Foods Co. products are there, said officials. A22

* IN THE GARDEN: With little fanfare, says columnist Steve Hymon, two people with very green thumbs cultivate parts of the San Fernando Valley “in ways I can barely fathom.” B1