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Record California Snowpack Poses Spring Melt Flood Risks

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With California’s snowpack measuring 227 percent of the April average, one of the highest on record, state officials are cautioning the public to be aware of potential dangers caused by the eventual melt. The California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) ...

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While Recent Storms Have Santa Clarita On Way To Drought Recovery, Much Work Remains

The recent storm systems to hit the Santa Clarita Valley, and flooded parts of it earlier in January have gone a long way to repairing the drought, officials said. However, California is still not out of the woods completely. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. With rains battering much of California during January, ...

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State Water Conservation Efforts Not Quite On Target

Editorial: A New SCV Water District: Built for – and by – the Santa Clarita Valley

The state’s water agency reported a slight decrease in water savings for this past quarter compared to the previous year. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The news comes on the heels of a report noting the sierra’s snowpack is a little more than half its seasonal average. The State Water Resources ...

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