City council members are looking to improve the aesthetics outside city hall and avoid state requirements to replace natural grass with artificial turf.
Tag: water conservation
Posted inCommunity Opinion
McKittrick: Southern California Facing Devastating Water Shortage? Not Everywhere.
The rapidly growing Southern California population base threatens to deny the irrigation water from many rural counties and has reduced import water sources to historically low levels. Fortunately, the Irvine Ranch Water District in Orange Country is on the right track to achieving water sustainability.
Posted inSanta Ana, Water, Power & Waste
Santa Ana Adopts Water Use Restrictions
Water users who repeatedly violate restrictions could face financial penalties or even have the flow of water to their home or business cut back.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Adds Its Support to Vietnam Human Rights Bill
City Council backs financial sanctions and no entry into the U.S. for Vietnamese who abuse human rights. City also increases drought water rules.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories, Transportation
Six Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Irvine looks at affordable housing for veterans while Villa Park considers ending its pension contract with CalPERs and Cypress studies more horse race dates at Los Alamitos.
Posted inSeal Beach, Water, Power & Waste
Seal Beach Adopts Fog-Friendly Water Rules
Water conservation rules will be gently enforced. And moisture from daily fog helps.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Top Stories, Transportation
6 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Veterans speak out in support of a cemetery at the Great Park, and county supervisors consider outsourcing more county jobs.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Wyland Comes to County of Orange Green Fair to Talk Conservation
The famous artist and environmentalist was among the estimated 3,000 people who attended the gathering in Santa Ana.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Report: Follow Orange County’s Example in Water Conservation
The so-called “toilet-to-tap” technology saves both water and
money, study asserts.
