Tag: water
Ponds Cannot Conserve Water
UNITED STATES—During a drought, there really is no way to use less water in a garden pond. Aquatic plants can not survive without adequate...
Santa Monica Pier Sixth Worst In State
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Pier was ranked amongst the worst beaches in California. In Heal The Bay’s 2015 Beach Report Card, it was ranked...
Headworks Reservoir East Construction Complete
GRIFFITH PARK—On June 17, Los Angeles District 4 Councilmember Tom LaBonge cut the ribbon at Headworks Reservoir East to mark the project’s first milestone.
After...
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...
Westwood Pipeline Increases Drive Times
WESTWOOD—The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power began a construction project in Westwood on Monday, June 15 that is expected to have an...
Summer Is Not For Planting
UNITED STATES—Autumn is the time for planting. Cooling weather slows plants down so that they do not mind disruption so much. Increasing rain (hopefully)...
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...
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...
Malibu Water Fee Could Triple
MALIBU—Los Angeles County supervisors may enforce surcharges of 100 to 200 percent if water customers in the cities of Malibu, Topanga Canyon, and Marina Del...
Water Main Break Floods Streets, Property
WEST HOLLYWOOD—A water main break caused damage to the streets of West Hollywood and some personal property on Sunday, May 10.
The breakage of the...
Water Main Breaks Cause Flooding In BH
BEVERLY HILLS—The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has suffered five water main breaks throughout Los Angeles in the past several days and...
Malibu Holds Public Watershed Workshop May 14
MALIBU—The City of Malibu is inviting residents to attend the public watershed workshop and participate in the creation of new projects. The event will be...
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...
Mulholland Memorial Fountain Has Low Flow
LOS FELIZ—The Mulholland Memorial Fountain located in Griffith Park has been facing a severe drought this year.
The Fountains recirculating water that sprays throughout the...
Water Main Break Causes Street Flooding
STUDIO CITY—A water main break caused flooding in the streets of a Studio City neighborhood on February 22. The water flow was stopped by utility workers...
Santa Monica Proposes Water Rate Increase
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica City Council is scheduled to vote on Proposition 218, which proposes a water rate increase for a five-year period beginning...
Pipe Break Floods Streets In Westwood
WESTWOOD—A water pipe break in Westwood flooded streets on January 21.
A Los Angeles Fire Department truck responded to a report of the water main break...
City Council Planning To Reduce Water Usage
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica City Council is planning to achieve a city-wide reduction in water usage by December 31, 2016. The new initiative includes...
Malibu’s Water Improves
MALIBU—Malibu residents may now have many more reasons to throw beach parties, as recent studies show a significant improvement in the Bay’s water quality.
Malibu's...
