Thanksgiving is leading day of the year for U.S. home cooking fires
CALIFORNIA – An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 388 percent increase...
Native bees of California: Guardians of our ecosystem
Stephanie HolbrookWings of ChangeCalifornia is home to more than 1,600 species of native bees. These small, often unnoticed pollinators keep wildflowers blooming, strengthen food...
Food trends boost pistachio market as production rises
Hannah JohanssonAg AlertWith pistachio harvest wrapping up this month, California growers are expecting a potential record crop.Initial projections of up to 1.8 billion pounds...
EMWD awards design contract for lift station rehabilitations
The Eastern Municipal Water District awarded a contract for the design to rehabilitate three lift stations.A 5-0 EMWD board vote on November 5 approved...
Don’t let the bed bugs bite: How to check for bed bugs when you...
They’re tiny, they’re sneaky, and they love to hitch a ride. Bed bugs – the ultimate unwanted souvenir – have made a worldwide comeback,...
Organic seal helps boost ‘phenomenal’ date market
Caleb HamptonAg AlertFresh California dates hit grocery store shelves last month after harvest for Medjool dates, the state’s top variety, began in the Coachella...
EMWD approves Heritage Valley Business Center water supply assessment
The Eastern Municipal Water District approved the water supply assessment for the planned Heritage Valley Business Center development.A 4-0 EMWD board vote September 17,...
Master composter training begins October 18 in Temecula
TEMECULA – The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources invites residents to participate in the upcoming Master Composter Training, beginning Saturday, October 18,...
Time to fertilize rose bushes and keep them well-watered
Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianI always enjoy looking back to last year's care column for the month. According to weathercurrents.com, the “normal” (30-year average) for...
EMWD asks customers not to flush items that will clog the system
Residents in the Eastern Municipal Water District have flushed items down their toilets that weren’t meant for the EMWD sewer system, and the district...