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Southland water officials urge residents to continue preserving water during rain storm

December 2, 2014

December 2, 2014

Southland water officials urged residents to turn off their sprinklers during today’s rain storm and leave them off until the...

Jerry Brown -supported, drought- and water- related propositions 1 and 2 passed by voters

November 5, 2014

November 5, 2014

A pair of ballot propositions heavily touted by Gov. Jerry Brown as essential to preparing the state for future droughts...

Los Angeles councilman calls for statewide ban on fracking and similar techinques

August 14, 2014

August 14, 2014

  A Los Angeles councilman joined environmental activists Wednesday in calling for a statewide ban on fracking and similar well-stimulation techniques,...

Public awareness drought campaign released today, shares water conservation tips

July 31, 2014

July 31, 2014

  With the state mired in drought, a public-awareness campaign was unveiled today that will feature digital billboard displays across Southern California...

County Officials Push for Water Conservation

July 25, 2014

July 25, 2014

Just outside the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration is a large water feature. Inside that same building, the Los Angeles...

State to Consider Fining Residents for Water Waste in Lieu of California Drought

July 11, 2014

July 11, 2014

  Angelenos don’t have much to fear from a state agency considering big fines for people who waste water. The...

Getty Villa Drains Reflecting Pool, Fountains Off at Getty Center

June 19, 2014

June 19, 2014

The reflecting pool at the Getty Villa has been drained, and the fountains at the Getty Center were turned off...

Officials Request Greater Water Conservation Efforts

May 23, 2014

May 23, 2014

With the state still mired in a drought, officials with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California on May 22...

California Governor Issues Executive Order to Control Drought Impact

April 26, 2014

April 26, 2014

Speaking at an environmental summit at the Getty Center, Gov. Jerry Brown announced on April 25 the issuance of a...