East Orosi

East Orosi residents were told that work on their failing sewer system could begin as early as next month. But it’s not soon enough.

At a recent meeting, residents alleged the district has overcharged them and even threatened to call immigration services on some residents.

In Tulare County, officials worry there may not be enough trucks or drivers to get emergency water supplies to communities that go dry.

A rural town in Tulare County went about 24 hours without running water after the only working well in the area gave out amid triple-digit heat.