Foxes with tails that float behind them, light as scarves, frolic in a ditch.
—
Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
But during city reviews, officials asked for a curb, gutter and sidewalk across the length of the frontage, which would destroy the trees.
—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
Drew Guthrie, of the same engineering firm, said the drainage would be improved with development of the property as the construction would include a curb and gutter system and three drainage areas.
—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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