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LIKE [] 68° California Drought Top News 2012277_me_cambria_water_ALS_ Al Seib / Los Angeles Times Rancher Jon Pedotti walks on the cracked remains of a parched lake bed of his 1,561-acre ranch located along San Simeon Creek in the Santa Lucia Mountain foothills of Cambria, CA that are brown from drought on October 1, 2014. Rancher Jon Pedotti walks on the cracked remains of a parched lake bed of his 1,561-acre ranch located along San Simeon Creek in the Santa Lucia Mountain foothills of Cambria, CA that are brown from drought on October 1, 2014. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Science Drought Watch: A dry winter could mean tougher restrictions What will happen with water restrictions if California doesn't get significant rain and snow this winter? Robin Abcarian For Sierra resident, the well runs dry -- along with her options Science 199 drought maps reveal just how thirsty California has become San Gabriel Valley water agency declares supply emergency Amid California's drought, a bruising battle for cheap water No end to Southland drought seen in winter rain forecast Castaic Lake so low that fisherman finds agent's gun lost 22 years ago Californians make big cuts in water usage, report says In virtual mega-drought, California avoids defeat In wake of drought and fires, turtle habitat becomes death trap Sweltering heat continues to hold Southland in its grip L.A. Now view the blog O.C. investigators believe boutique shooting was a... Yaroslavsky asks Shriver campaign to stop using ad Marines injured in Humvee crash on Interstate 5 Widow of cyclist killed by alleged drunk driver speaks out Suspect in killing of 2 deputies was in U.S. illegally L.A. firefighters injured battling blaze at Venice storage... 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Now L.A.'s fall heat wave: No one will be spared as temperatures soar Veronica Rocha The heat wave forecasters have been warning about all week has officially taken hold, with temperatures today expected to hit triple digits across the Southland through Saturday. Business California dairy farmers struggling to survive prolonged drought Brianna Sacks Dust whips across the toasted soil where Tom Barcellos usually plants corn for his 800 dairy cows. This season, there was no water to plant the crop. LOCAL Smartphone apps let neighbors report water wasters Javier Panzar With Californians being urged to cut water use as the state's historic drought drags on, a growing number of local water agencies are enlisting the public to play water cop with their smartphones. L.A. Now L.A. heat wave, Santa Ana winds prompt brush fire warnings Angel Jennings A heat wave that is expected to produce near record-breaking temperatures across the Southland this weekend will also create dangerous fire conditions, forecasters warn. Science October begins water year with prospect of tighter restrictions Bettina Boxall As the state ends the fourth-driest water year on record with no guarantee of significant rain and snowfall this winter, Californians face the prospect of stricter rationing and meager irrigation deliveries for agriculture. Science Drought-conscious residents turn the water tables on public agencies Matt Stevens The scene captured on video by a onetime aspiring filmmaker had neither actors nor dialogue, but it spoke volumes: LOCAL Drought has 14 communities on the brink of waterlessness Hector Becerra Under the blistering Central Valley sun, Filiberta Sanchez and her toddler granddaughter strolled down a Parkwood sidewalk lined with yellow weeds, dying grass and trees more fit for kindling than shade. Science Drought triggers Southern California tumbleweed infestation Louis Sahagun Three years of drought have triggered an infestation of tumbleweeds across Southern California, raising the risk of wildfires, especially in the foothill areas. LOCAL Northern California fires may offer a grim preview for Southland Rosanna Xia , Hector Becerra Northern California is bearing the brunt of wildfires that have destroyed scores of homes and consumed huge swaths of land. The state has seen 1,000 more wildfires so far this year compared to the average, many of them in northern forest areas left bone-dry by the drought. L.A. Now Parched California expected to miss out on typical fall rains Veronica Rocha Northern and Central California typically receive 30% to 40% of their precipitation over the next three months, but this year, forecasters say the upper two-thirds of the state can expect to miss out on much of that badly needed moisture. Science Forest Service thinks California's drought caused a massive mudslide Tony Barboza Jonathan Dove was patrolling Mt. Shasta on a clear, warm afternoon when a group of backpackers asked him if Mud Creek Canyon on the Northern California peak always flowed so heavily. L.A. Now Mt. Shasta mudslide blamed on drought, melting glacier Veronica Rocha California's prolonged drought is believed to have caused a massive mudslide on Mt. Shasta over the weekend after meltwater from a glacier sent torrents of debris and mud down the mountain, officials said. Nation Now Rain pounds Texas: A sign the drought is ending? Molly Hennessy-Fiske In Texas, where the governor once urged the public to pray for rain, this week’s torrential storms might finally be a sign of lasting relief for the state plagued by years of drought. Or maybe not. Great Reads 'Hi, do you have water?' In a Central Calif. town, answer is often no. Diana Marcum The grandmother sat outside in her Sunday best next to a house with peeling paint, her canned iced tea resting on top of a washing machine that didn't work. She'd been without running water for four months. L.A. Now L.A.'s record-breaking heat wave is about to end; Southland, rejoice Jason Wells , Joseph Serna The sweltering heat wave gripping Southern California is about to crash. LOCAL Power grid and patience are strained as heat wave continues Across Southern California, the unrelenting heat wave tested both emotions and the region's power grid. L.A. Now Thousands of customers remain without power as L.A. heat wave peaks Joseph Serna About 4,000 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers remained without power Tuesday amid warnings that a stifling heat wave would likely send temperatures across the region into the triple digits, potentially breaking longtime records. LOCAL Southland swelters as triple-digit weather continues Martha Groves , Louis Sahagun In case the scorching temperatures and rising humidity were causing you to wonder: No, September is not the hottest month in Southern California. That dubious distinction goes to August. LOCAL Water agencies are learning pools aren't a big factor during drought Matt Stevens The Sieferts are the kind of environmentally conscious family who attend local sustainability workshops and have solar panels atop their Mar Vista home. They use timers on their kids' showers and have planted drought-tolerant landscaping. L.A. Now Bay Area nudist resort accused of stealing 280,000 gallons of water Veronica Rocha A nudist resort in Los Gatos struggling to stay afloat during California's drought has been accused of stealing more than 280,000 gallons of water from a local creek, which authorities say sustains area wildlife. Home & Garden Water-wise fall planting How to tackle fall planting in Southern California during the third straight year of drought and the diminishing likelihood of El Niño storms this winter? At the very least, Los Angeles gardening experts agree that planting in the fall is water-wise as new plants require less... Home & Garden Trees are undergoing stress in California's drought; water with care Carol A. Crotta While dutiful homeowners have been severely limiting — or ceasing — the watering of their lawns and gardens to comply with drought restrictions, one potential fallout is sometimes overlooked: the health of the residential tree canopy. L.A. Now L.A. County heat alerts declared; cooling centers to open Joseph Serna Dozens of cooling centers are opening across Los Angeles County as a potentially record-setting heat wave settles over Southern California. L.A. Now California drought: 5-mph speed limit imposed on boats at Folsom Lake Veronica Rocha With water levels at Folsom Lake down sharply, officials are imposing a 5-mph speed limit for boaters in the latest sign of California's extreme drought conditions. L.A. Now L.A. heat wave: Medical emergencies expected to spike this weekend Joseph Serna A heat wave that’s forecast to bear down on the Los Angeles region this weekend is likely to bring not only a heightened threat of wildfires but also a spike in medical emergencies. California Local L.A. Now Local Elections Loading Member Center Place an Ad Local California Sports Entertainment Business Opinion Nation World Lifestyle Travel Autos Real Estate Jobs Photos & Video CLASSIFIEDS SHOP ADVERTISING CORRECTIONS PRIVACY POLICY TERMS SITE MAP ABOUT US CONTACT US ©2014 LA Times Sections Local Breaking News Obituaries Weather Central L.A. Eastside Harbor Northeast L.A. Pomona Valley S.F. Valley S.G. Valley South Bay Southeast South L.A. Verdugos Westside Orange County Partner Sites Local+ Blogs L.A. 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