Hayley Smith

LA Times drought and climate reporter

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While Gov. Newsom stopped short of calling the drought over, the state is rolling back several mandates as rivers and dams replenish.

CA water restrictions rolled back after winter rains

While Gov. Newsom stopped short of calling the drought over, the state is rolling back several mandates as rivers and dams replenish.

from Greater LA

More rain is on its way to the LA area this weekend. A new report shows the 2018 ballot measure to improve stormwater capture hasn’t had a big effect.

Efforts to improve LA stormwater capture have been slow, report says

More rain is on its way to the LA area this weekend. A new report shows the 2018 ballot measure to improve stormwater capture hasn’t had a big effect.

from Greater LA

Residents of areas such as Calabasas and Hidden Hills have received “notices of exceedance” due to exorbitant water use on their properties.

Celeb water waste: Kim Kardashian, Sylvester Stallone guilty

Residents of areas such as Calabasas and Hidden Hills have received “notices of exceedance” due to exorbitant water use on their properties.

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