SCV Outdoor Report: Grubs, Galls and Goldenrod

By Wendy Langhans

The other day, my Dad and I were exploring Frog Alley, part of the Vernon Wildlife Area in southeastern Wisconsin.  We spotted some Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis), one of the most common of the 24 different species of Goldenrod in Wisconsin.

UPDATE: Wildfire Threatens Fire Camp 11 In Acton, Two Others Still Burning

UPDATED 6:04 p.m.

Both the Briggs and Crown fires have flared and are once again burning out of control, according to LA County Fire officials.

The US Forest Service has requested road closures at Soledad Canyon Road and Crown Valley Roads and Soledad Canyon Road at Agua Dulce Canyon Road due to the fires burning in the area.

Debate Continues Over Wastewater Rate Issue

Though discussion on proposed wastewater rate increases have been postponed till spring, there is now talk of the plan backfiring, causing ratepayers to eventually spend more than proposed.

Since the plans to hike rates on wastewater were shot down, the Sanitation District is now exploring the option to borrow money from an existing fund of fees from new sewer hookups.

SigAlert On Southbound 14, Traffic Slow Due To Fires

A SigAlert is in effect on the southbound 14 at the Santa Clara River. An accident between a big rig and trailer has blocked three lanes, including the HOV lane and center divider.

 

Wrench Thrown Into Newhall Habitat For Humanity Project
For the past few years, the City of Santa Clarita has worked with Habitat for Humanity to bring affordable housing to Kansas Street in Newhall.  

Recently, however, the City has expressed concern with the nonprofit’s architectural design.