La Niña returns, governor declares statewide drought emergency
With the return of La Niña last week, water officials are predicting drought conditions will continue to worsen throughout the state of California.The National...
Rose care FUNdamentals for October
Frank Brines, ARS Master RosarianSpecial to Valley NewsWell, I always enjoy looking back to last year’s care column for the month. October 2020 was...
Earth Day celebrated at Soboba
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photoSpecial to Valley NewsAfter having to postpone its annual Earth Day celebration in April due to COVID-19 concerns, the...
Water agencies join agreement to save supplies for future droughts
Water districts in Riverside County have joined with districts throughout the region to form a water banking program intended to provide access to stored...
State Water Board adopts guidelines for paying off pandemic-related water bill debt
SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted guidelines that will determine how the agency will administer the $1 billion financial relief program for...
Federal agencies partner to conserve coastal California gnatcatcher
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, have developed a...
LAFCO approves Murrieta focused municipal service review
Riverside County’s Local Agency Formation Commission approved the focused municipal service review for the Murrieta area.The 7-0 LAFCO board vote Sept. 23, approved the...
EMWD approves water supply assessment for Menifee Valley Specific Plan
The Eastern Municipal Water District approved a water supply assessment for the Menifee Valley Specific Plan.The EMWD board voted 5-0, Sept. 15 to approve...
Drones and AI: Future is now for SCE’s aerial inspections
Paul NetterEnergized by Edison WriterDrones are rapidly transforming industries like package delivery, agriculture and even real estate.Electric utilities are no exception, and Southern California...
EMWD says storing water in homes for major emergencies is necessary
Eastern Municipal Water District, as a part of September’s National Preparedness Month, and now in light of the continuing drought, gave its customers notice...