Water Rates Increasing for Cal American Users

Some California American Water (Cal Am) customers could see their water bills quadruple shortly. The rates were approved in July by the Public Utilities Commission, and will force the biggest water users to change their habits or pay more than ever.
Additionally, the majority of Cal Am customers will see an increase of 20%, resulting [...]

Los Angeles Water Recapture Law

I have been a proponent of water conservation for 25 years and am more active than ever in promoting the proper use of irrigation in our community.  I have found that most people are conscious of the need to be conservative water users, but there really is no incentive for many others not to save [...]

Los Angeles Homeowners Must Maintain Their Own Trees

A budget shortfall may force major changes in the City of Los Angeles that could affect the maintenance of trees along the city streets and parks.

Error in University Turf Study Voids Negative Conclusion About Turf Grass

I read a turf study that came came out of the University of California Irvine that just did not make sense to me, so I did some homework.