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Erik Wilson, a Pest Control Operator in the Central Valley, was a city boy who grew up in Madera, California. His father, a Deacon at a local church, had many members who were farmers. As a young boy, Wilson would frequently visit the members’ farms, where he would play with …

As the California drought continues to worsen, the State Water Resources Control Board has taken drastic measures to help ease the burden on the state. Recently, the Board began shutting off water to more than 100 senior water rights holders; those who have rights established before 1914. After receiving an …

The owners of Lupin Lodge, a nudist resort in Los Gatos, were recently arraigned for diverting water from a nearby creek to their property. The creek is owned by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, located in Santa Clara County. Glyn Stout and wife Lori Kay Stout are facing felony charges …

The State Water Resources Control Board recently heard proposals for fines and fees for residents who waste water. To help meet Governor Jerry Brown’s mandatory cutbacks during the California drought, water agency heads argued for potential fees and fines to encourage water conservation. In their eyes, it is one of …

To help conserve water during the California drought, state officials are taking extreme measures. One of those measures involves cutting water to outdoor showers at beaches, a popular destination place for travelers. “California is facing extremely severe drought conditions,” California State Parks Director Lisa Mangat said in a release. “It …

Drought shaming is no longer just for private residences. CBS Los Angeles recently went undercover and found that the Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Medical Center was violating the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan. Because of the California drought, City officials limited how often and when lawns are allowed to …