Spring has sprung?

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It might be hard to tell with howling winds and frigid temps outside, but we’re officially two weeks into Spring! What do you look forward to the most this season? Showers or flowers?

CHIC (Pearl)

Who doesn’t love flowers? Seriously though, this is typically the perfect time for me to get outside and embrace my green thumb. The cold weather has certainly put a damper on my flower garden because I’m worried about overnight freezes, but that doesn’t keep me from tilling the soil, clearing the weeds, and getting things ready for the big plant.

GEEK (Kevin)

I’ll admit it, I love flowers as much as anybody. So I’m geeked up to help Pearl get our backyard garden in working order. But I also know we desperately need the water and record-setting Sierra snowpack if we’re ever going to escape from this seemingly endless drought. So bring on the April showers, and let the flowers wait for May.

Honoring Cesar Chavez

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Nearly a decade ago on March 31, we began a new national tradition of honoring civil rights and workers advocate César Chávez, who began his organizing career right here in the Silicon Valley — when it was still the Valley of Heart’s Delight. Join us in honoring his legacy today with a random act of service!

Water restrictions rolled back

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Governor Newsom announced that he’s ending the call for a statewide voluntary 15% reduction in water use in place since July 2021.

Meanwhile, local water agencies that were expecting just 35% of requested supplies from the state are now on tap to get 75%.

The 3.1 million acre-feet of water that will provide equates to more than double the original projection of 1.4 million acre-feet.

*In case you’re wondering, an acre-foot is about 326,000 gallons!

Here’s more on the story from the LA Times.

The drought is over! (Or is it?)

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The bomb cyclone hasn’t put a permanent end to California’s water woes. But with restrictions rolled back, what are you looking forward to doing with a little extra water?

CHIC (Pearl)

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a long, luxurious, and languid trip to one of my favorite places: the shower! Two years ago, I cut back on bathing time to help reduce our water consumption, but speed showering often made me forget to clean a body part or two. And even though I promised Kevin I won’t stay in there all night, it will be nice to take my time.

GEEK (Kevin)

I mastered the art of the five-minute shower back in college, so I’m more excited about cleaning the house than scrubbing behind my ears. I’m planning to give our entire home a thorough once-over with a bucket, a mop, a sponge, and a good podcast on my wireless headphones. While I’m at it, I might even clean the shower — if Pearl ever decides to come out again!