Tag: drought
Lawn Rebate Program Runs Dry
LOS ANGELES—The Metropolitan Water District's rebate budget has been depleted by the large number of people removing their lawns for more drought-resistant alternatives and...
California State Parks Reduce Water Usage
MALIBU–Starting on July 15, California State Parks will eliminate outdoor rinsing stations. This will not affect any of the indoor stations.
It was discovered that more...
Water Main Breaks On Melrose Avenue
MELROSE—There were reports of two eater man breaks on Melrose Avenue on Thursday, July 9.
The first occurred at around 3 a.m., when a water...
Turf Removal Incentive Rises To $3 Per Foot
MALIBU/WEST HOLLYWOOD—The West Basin Municipal Water District has increased its turf removal incentive to $3 per square foot for its customers, who include residents...
California Drought Causing Rabies Concerns
SANTA MONICA—It is common knowledge that California is experiencing a major drought, which is not only causing problems with agriculture, but also with local...
Santa Monica Mountains Vineyard Ban Approved
SANTA MONICA—A temporary ban on any new or expanding vineyards in the northern area of the Santa Monica Mountains was approved by the Los...
Vineyards Placed On Ban
SANTA MONICA—On June 16, Los Angeles County supervisors approved a temporary ban on the expansion of and building of new vineyards in the Santa...
Know The Time To Conserve Water
UNITED STATES—In the wild, plants take water when it comes as rain. Native plants and plants that are from similar climates might be happy...
Controversial Water Conservation Plan
MALIBU—On Tuesday, June 2, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved a water conservation plan in efforts to reduce water waste by up to...
California Considers Recycling Sewage Water
CALIFORNIA—The severe drought affecting the state has prompted officials to consider recycling sewage water for tap water. This is a process that has been...
Mormon Temple Lets Lawn Go Dry
WESTWOOD—The Mormon Temple on Santa Monica Boulevard, a local landmark, is letting its lush lawn go brown in order to conserve water.
In an emailed...
Governor Proposes $10,000 Water Wasting Fine
LOS ANGELES—Governor Jerry Brown released a statement on Tuesday, April 27 proposing a new maximum penalty of $10,000 to individuals wasting water. Brown also...
Watering Restrictions Coming To Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS—Following California Governor Jerry Brown's first-ever executive order mandating the reduction of water use, city governments across the state have taken water conservation...
Eucalypti Are Innately Drought Tolerant
UNITED STATES—Drought is nothing new here. There could be plenty of rain next winter and for years afterward; but eventually, there will be another...
Brush Fire Closes PCH In Malibu
MALIBU—Recent rainstorms have not alleviated the threat of local brush a fires, as a nine-acre blaze closed PCH in both directions for nearly three hours...
Cacti Have Bite Without Bark
UNITED STATES—The most inhospitable spots in the garden that no one wants to put any work into seem to be the domain of cacti,...
