Tag Archives: Drought

California’s drought has some winemakers resorting to an old farming technique. Dry farming allows grapes to grow, without water and with new flavor. These grape vines are thriving in the hot California sun, without getting water. "I mean, these are big substantial trunks at this point!" Jason Haas said.   At Tablas Creek …

A dried up fairway, and a dusty green. "When we first got there in 2001, the water level was 17 feet down," Hank’s Swank Woodlake Ranch Golf Course Owner Hank Bochini said. Hank’s Swank Woodlake Ranch Golf Course once a lawn of lush, green grass now a dry deserted pasture. The …

California Assembly member Shannon Grove is being criticized for some controversial comments she reportedly made during a pro-life meeting last week in Sacramento. Now, Grove is responding to an article that claims she believes drought represents God’s wrath over abortion. Read More: http://bit.ly/1JO9iX5 Kristin Price reports.

The West Nile Virus could infect a more widespread population in California this year due to the drought. Disease experts say the West Nile Virus is spread to humans only by mosquitoes. Last year, there were 801 confirmed cases of West Nile virus in the state, 31 of those cases …

California’s drought is so severe farmers are having to fallow more and more crops in the Central Valley. One farmer didn’t see this coming after meeting with President Barack Obama last year, he thought something would be done but drought relief is yet to come. A 70 acre field near …

The Bass Lake community is already planning their 4th of July celebration, but another dry year and the high fire danger is causing them to change a tradition on the lake. Instead of a firework show, they’ll have a laser light show on the lake for the first time. Dry conditions …

The drought continues to impact the central valley. In Fresno, a popular theme park is now limiting it’s water use because of the drought. This summer, waterslides at Blackbeard’s entertainment center will only be open on weekends. The slides opened May 23rd. Blackbeard’s owner says it’ll save thousands of gallons …

Fresno City Council Member, Steve Brandau has unveiled a second billboard on the issue of the state’s drought and high speed rail. This sign was put up at the intersection of Highway 99 and American, near Fowler, and it reads "Governor, it’s about priorities." The two billboards are being paid …

Woodward Park has a new 7,100-square-foot drought resistant garden, thanks to Leadership Fresno, a group of leaders working to improve their community. The space also pays homage to a late chamber member, whose family calls the memorial an "honor."

A new drought relief product has come to the Central Valley. It’s called Tree-T-Pee. It’s a simple product with a simple idea. "Tree-T-Pee will go around the top and hold in all the moisture that the micro jets put out," Tree-T-Pee Sales Representative, Brandon Edmundson said. But it has impressive …

While the drought has us all cutting back on our water usage, we still want to have some color in our gardens besides brown. Garden Expert Lance Walheim was on Sunrise with tips on how to grow roses on limited water. Five Steps to Growing Roses During a Drought   …

Lance Walheim gives tips for how to garden smarter during a drought.

The Central Valley got a good downpour, but not everyone is doing everything they can to conserve water.  In fact, some neighbors are reporting others who are wasting water and breaking rules. During and after rainfall, water wasters are even more noticeable than usual. David Edwards with the City of …