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Several Years Of Rainfall Needed To End California Drought, Say Santa Clarita Water Agencies

Editorial: A New SCV Water District: Built for – and by – the Santa Clarita Valley

As the California drought continues despite recent rainfall, water agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley say that conservation is still essential and the drought is far from over. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Snowpack through January was “trending at 115 percent of normal,” but since February was dryer than usual, currently water ...

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Knight Disappointed In Water Bill’s Demise; Insists Urgent Legislation

Representative Steve Knight, CA-25, expressed frustration Friday afternoon after Senator Feinstein announced she would not allow a California drought relief measure to move forward as part of the end of the year spending bill.

The following is courtesy of Congressman Steve Knight Representative Steve Knight, CA-25, expressed frustration Friday afternoon after Senator Feinstein announced she would not allow a California drought relief measure to move forward as part of the end of the year spending bill. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The California Emergency Drought Relief ...

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Brown Signs Bouquet Canyon Creek Restoration Bill

Forest Service Seeks Input On Bouquet Creek Restoration

Ed. N0te: The following is a news release courtesy of Assemblyman Tom Lackey.  A bill — written by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale — that would begin a Bouquet Canyon Creek restoration project to bring water back to the residents of Bouquet Canyon Road was signed into law Thursday by Governor Jerry Brown. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news ...

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Website Allows Concerned Residents To Report Water Waste

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Committee, a group water retailers and governing agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley, called for water conservation while spreading the word about the various enforcement policies in place for each retailer.

State Water Resources Control Board members have created a website that allows California residents to report water waste in an attempt to conserve the State’s dwindling water supply. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The website, SaveWater.CA.gov, allows concerned residents to anonymously report water waste, whether deliberate or accidental, from a phone, tablet, laptop ...

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Newhall County Water District Customers Reduce Water Use By 34 Percent

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the Newhall County Water District.  Newhall County Water District customers reduced water use by 34 percent for the month of July 2015 compared to two years ago, officials announced Monday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The state has required NCWD cut its water ...

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Santa Clarita Upcoming Muggy Weather And How To Stay Safe In The Heat

Santa Clarita residents should expect some very warm and humid conditions through Friday with the possibility of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Santa Clarita residents should expect some very warm and humid conditions through Friday with the possibility of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Temperatures on Thursday July 30 will produce weak winds and deep moisture that will pose a heightened risk of flash flooding, which may ...

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Valencia Water Company Reports Customers Are Saving Water

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Committee, a group water retailers and governing agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley, called for water conservation while spreading the word about the various enforcement policies in place for each retailer.

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the Valencia Water Company.  Valencia Water Company officials are reporting that their customers are taking positive steps to save water during California’s historic drought. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. A recent canvassing of the service territory found very few cases of water ...

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Through Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms In Santa Clarita, Drought Continues

Santa Clarita residents should expect some very warm and humid conditions through Friday with the possibility of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

The Santa Clarita Valley received rain, thunderstorms and lightning this past weekend, bringing in more than an inch of rain. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. National Weather Service officials recorded about 1.33 inches of rainfall over the past three days. Thunderstorms and lightning caused power outages all over Los Angeles County, including ...

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Gov. Brown Signs Bill Allowing Californian’s Lawns To Turn Brown During Drought

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday allowing Southern California residents to let their lawns turn a golden brown without being fined during the historic drought. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Brown signed AB 1 into law Monday afternoon which prohibits “city, county, or city and county from imposing a fine under ...

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Valencia Water Company Customers Will Receive “Personal Drought Report” Soon

California Drought Becomes Fearful Possibility As Hot Weather Conditions Continue

Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the Valencia Water Company. Valencia Water Company customers will soon receive an an updated “personal drought report” in the mail. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The report will specify exactly how much water they need to save to meet the mandatory ...

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