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          Regional Drought Emergency Declared for All of Southern California

          December 14, 2022 by News Desk

          Entire region called on to further cut back water use as all imported water supplies are stressed by drought and climate change. By News Desk Preparing for a...

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          So you want to go back to basics by planting some native plants in your garden and save on the water bill? Here are 10 tips to help you reach the right decision...

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          Altadena’s “Christmas Tree Lane” Trees Saved

          August 9, 2016 by News Desk

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          April 16, 2016 by Guest Author

          Here are five plants that will bloom yearly with minimal maintenance. With California suffering from drought in most years, here’s a list of five flowers...

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          Welcome! We Still Have a Drought!

          December 31, 2015 by Roxanne Elhachem

          Despite all the rains and snow on the local mountains and on the the Central Sierra, we are still in the midst of a drought. By Roxanne Elhachem The U.S. Forest...

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          Crescent Farm’s Organic Party

          November 10, 2015 by Jean Sudbury

          COMMUNITY CORNER We love where we LIVE and we LOVE showcasing what the Greater Pasadena area has to offer. We have created this corner to highlight local...

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          Reminder- Pasadena’s Water Supply Shortage Plan in Effect

          May 1, 2015 by Guest Author

          A reminder that Pasadena’s Water Supply Shortage Plan is currently in effect. Pasadena property owners are limited to watering outdoors one day per week...

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          Rebate Raised on Turf Removal

          April 14, 2015 by Staff

          Earth Month – Day 24 Turf grass is one of the most water-intensive plants in our landscape. The average residential customer spends about 60% of their...

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          Reflections on Drought

          April 1, 2015 by Kathabela Wilson

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          Pasadenans Take Responsibility Conserving Water

          February 26, 2015 by Robin Southworth

          Since the Pasadena City Council declared a water emergency in July, 2014 in response to the effects of the on-going drought, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) has...

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          2.89 inches of Rain in Pasadena But Not Enough

          December 12, 2014 by Staff

          The storm that hit California have brought 2.89 inches* of rain to the Pasadena area, and boosted the Sierra snow pack by 40%. But is it enough to beat the...

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          September 1, 2014 by Staff

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          Waste is NOT an option!

          July 26, 2014 by Guest Author

          As news trickles down about California’s drought situation being more dire than realized, the call to conserve water takes an urgent tone to act fast and...

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