The clouds hanging over the drought problem just became more interesting.  While there doesn't appear to be any new moisture on the immediate horizon, there seems to be a lot of wind turbulence.  Read on for the clips, news, and comments in the social current see of the day about how the state is bringing about a degree of thunder to help enlighten HOAs about drought management in their domains.  ▶ Flip②▶  STORIFY  ♥  FLIPBOARD  ★  BLOGGER ▲ ALTACITIES  ® ▶  TWITTER See more in the 'social current see' with   3,900+ followers  on  FLIPBOARD   and the other media links noted above [ View the story "Can Jerry rig answers to 'dumb' HOA laws during California drought?" on Storify ]

One of the major perks of living in a homeowners association may soon become as extinct as the rain gauge at the local weather station. That, of course, is a reference to green lawns and common spaces that surround these communities. In fact, if there has ever been a significant perk for living in an HOA, it is the way in which these communities typically care for these green spaces. This era may soon live no more. [ALERT] April 1, 2015 - Following the lowest snowpack ever recorded and with no end to the drought in sight, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced actions that will save water, increase enforcement to prevent wasteful water use, streamline the state's drought response and invest in new technologies that will make California more drought resilient.   Read More [ View the story "Parched landscapes tarnish CA gold" on Storify ]