Responding to an increased statewide water supply, San Juan Capistrano is easing its state-mandated restrictions on water use while keeping conservation rules and guidelines in place. The City Council voted unanimously at its July 19 meeting to maintain a Level 2 water alert while reducing a requirement that had mandated residents to cut their water […]
Wildfires are nothing new in Southern California, but as the record-breaking drought stretches into its fifth year, conditions in the southern part of the state are ripe for severe wildfires. “In the normal season, it’s (wildfires) still threatening. Put in five years of drought and it’s exponentially threatening,” said Cal Fire Capt. Lucas Spelman. Though Southern California […]
Wildfires are nothing new in Southern California, but as the record-breaking drought stretches into its fifth year, conditions in the southern part of the state are ripe for severe wildfires. “In the normal season, it’s (wildfires) still threatening. Put in five years of drought and it’s exponentially threatening,” said Cal Fire Capt. Lucas Spelman. Though Southern California […]
The Yorba Linda Water District won its legal fight Monday against a community group opposed to a $25 monthly water-rate increase imposed on ratepayers. The suit suit, filed in January in Orange County Superior Court by the Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association, asked that the district’s increase be repealed or the issue be placed on a […]
Water rules remain, while San Juan eases restrictions
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange Couney Registerby FRED SWEGLESResponding to an increased statewide water supply, San Juan Capistrano is easing its state-mandated restrictions on water use while keeping conservation rules and guidelines in place. The City Council voted unanimously at its July 19 meeting to maintain a Level 2 water alert while reducing a requirement that had mandated residents to cut their water […]
California wildfire season at ‘extreme point’ with months to go
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Gabby FerreiraWildfires are nothing new in Southern California, but as the record-breaking drought stretches into its fifth year, conditions in the southern part of the state are ripe for severe wildfires. “In the normal season, it’s (wildfires) still threatening. Put in five years of drought and it’s exponentially threatening,” said Cal Fire Capt. Lucas Spelman. Though Southern California […]
California Wildfire Season at ‘Extreme Point’ With Months to Go
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Gabby FerreiraWildfires are nothing new in Southern California, but as the record-breaking drought stretches into its fifth year, conditions in the southern part of the state are ripe for severe wildfires. “In the normal season, it’s (wildfires) still threatening. Put in five years of drought and it’s exponentially threatening,” said Cal Fire Capt. Lucas Spelman. Though Southern California […]
Judge says Yorba Linda water board’s fee increase was legal
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange Couney Registerby DENISSE SALAZARThe Yorba Linda Water District won its legal fight Monday against a community group opposed to a $25 monthly water-rate increase imposed on ratepayers. The suit suit, filed in January in Orange County Superior Court by the Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association, asked that the district’s increase be repealed or the issue be placed on a […]