The water rate increases listed in the May 23 article “Every drop is priceless” were incorrect. The rates for the city of Santa Maria have increased 5 percent annually for the past 25 years.

• In the June 6 article, “Marian to the rescue,” the Sun misstated the amount of money Santa Barbara County spent on contract mental-health services at Vista Del Mar in Ventura. The county spent $2 million.

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