Damon Ayala peered at a wet patch of sidewalk on South Tremaine Avenue on a recent Wednesday and clicked his pen. “No one should be watering today,” he said. “That’s evidence of a watering today. They’re going to get an information letter from me.” Ayala is a member of the Los Angeles Department of Water […]
The City Council voted unanimously to move into Stage 2 of the city’s water shortage contingency plan as required by the state Water Resources Control Board in response to increasing drought conditions. The July 5 vote came in direct response to an emergency regulation passed on May 24 by the Water Resources Control Board, which […]
Pasadena Water and Power is planning to step up water conservation efforts beginning this September as California slips deeper into drought. Speaking to members of the Municipal Services Committee on Tuesday, July 13, PWP Interim General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger said the agency will soon propose the implementation of a level 3 Water Supply Shortage Plan, which would […]
As of Monday, Castaic Lake held only 34 percent of its total water capacity, and state officials expect to see that number dwindle even further as the long hot summer continues, according to information from the California Department of Water Resources. “SCV Water and the rest of California is facing a serious multi-year drought, and there […]
L.A. Water Use Plunges a Record 9% as Unprecedented Water Restrictions Bring Savings
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley Smith and Carolyn ColeDamon Ayala peered at a wet patch of sidewalk on South Tremaine Avenue on a recent Wednesday and clicked his pen. “No one should be watering today,” he said. “That’s evidence of a watering today. They’re going to get an information letter from me.” Ayala is a member of the Los Angeles Department of Water […]
El Centro Implements New Drought Mandates
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Hotville Tribuneby Marcie LanderosThe City Council voted unanimously to move into Stage 2 of the city’s water shortage contingency plan as required by the state Water Resources Control Board in response to increasing drought conditions. The July 5 vote came in direct response to an emergency regulation passed on May 24 by the Water Resources Control Board, which […]
Pasadena Water and Power Plans to Ratchet Up Water Restrictions: Once a Week Watering Beginning September
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Pasadena Nowby Keith CalayagPasadena Water and Power is planning to step up water conservation efforts beginning this September as California slips deeper into drought. Speaking to members of the Municipal Services Committee on Tuesday, July 13, PWP Interim General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger said the agency will soon propose the implementation of a level 3 Water Supply Shortage Plan, which would […]
Castaic Lake Water Level Lowers to 34 Percent Total Capacity
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KHTSby Marc MonroyAs of Monday, Castaic Lake held only 34 percent of its total water capacity, and state officials expect to see that number dwindle even further as the long hot summer continues, according to information from the California Department of Water Resources. “SCV Water and the rest of California is facing a serious multi-year drought, and there […]