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Is California headed for a clash with President-elect Donald Trump? Last week voters pushed forward a broad progressive agenda, from legalizing recreational marijuana to strengthening gun control. And they chose Hillary Clinton over Trump by nearly 30 points. The state is also home to the most ambitious climate change plan in the nation while Trump has rejected the science on climate change and called it a” hoax” to benefit China.

 

San Diego has endured five years of drought. Will 2016-17 be year number six?
You have just two more days to weigh in with your answer. Tell us the exact amount that will fall at the airport – site of San Diego’s official weather station – between Oct. 1 of this year and Sept. 30, 2017.The person who comes closest to the actual total, either over or under, will win a ski weekend for four at Snow Valley Mountain Resort, plus lodging at Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa.In case of a tie, also tell us the calendar day you think will be the wettest.

Two major goals in the city of San Diego’s plan to address climate change have already been achieved, and other targets are close, according to a report released by the mayor’s office Friday. The targets that have been met involve greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. The plan, approved by the City Council in December, established policies in a variety of areas, set goals compared to a 2010 baseline, and fixed target years for when to meet them.

Among the changing red and yellow fall leaves of Yosemite National Park, nature artist Penny Otwell is marveling at the fullest rushing waterfalls and rivers she’s ever painted there in autumn. But down in the dry Southern California suburbs, David Cantuna laments the same dead and dying grass in his backyard. California’s historic drought finally is easing in parts of the north, thanks to October rains that were three or more times the norm.

A temporary discount combined with a limited-time rebate is helping San Diegans save 90 percent on 50 gallon rain barrels through the end of the year. After the SoCalWaterSmart Program increased its rain barrel rebate from $35 to $75, the San Diego County Water Authority announced that it will sell 50 gallon rain barrels through the Solana Center for $90, down from its normal $149 tag. So, from now until the end of the year, water-conscious locals can take home rain barrels for just $15.