The recent wildfires have left the mountainous regions of Los Angeles County vulnerable to intense storms and potential flooding. The destruction of vegetation by the 2020 Bobcat fire has left canyons exposed, and another storm could cause dirt, boulders, and fallen trees to come crashing down, potentially causing chocolate-colored floodwaters to overflow into nearby cities. One major concern is the large amount of muck and sediment that has accumulated behind the 96-year-old Santa Anita Dam, which has the potential to flood if not cleared. The L.A. County Department of Public Works is working diligently to prevent this from happening by … Continue reading The Santa Anita Dam: A Vital Piece of Los Angeles County’s Flood Control Infrastructure