It’s no surprise that California is currently facing one of the most severe droughts in history. As San Diego residents, it is crucial we respond to these environmental changes by reducing our consumption of water. The easiest way to save water starts in your own backyard, and making drought-proof changes to your landscape. Xeriscape gardening […]
1. Clean Energy Statistics show that the rate of global warming is increasing at a very rapid rate. One of the main causes of global warming is human activity and the burning of fossil fuels to drive cars, generate electricity, and operate businesses. Steps towards reducing your fossil fuel consumption can be achieved in your […]
via PacificGreenLandscapes.com Excerpt: In 2004, Pacific Green Landscape began working for Westview Neighborhood HOA in Mira Mesa. At the time, water bills for the property including its nine acres of slopes, two acres of planters and half acre of turf were in the ball park of $16,000 a month. “With help from Pacific Green Landscape, we […]
All employers in the state of California must provide a minimum of 3 days paid sick leave to all employees, regardless of whether they are full or part time, starting July 1st 2015. The law affects both private and public employees. Unlike many other employment laws, there is no exemption for small businesses. Who Is […]
Sustainability for HOAs It’s no secret: water, sewer, electricity, and gas prices are on the rise, increasing much faster than the rate of inflation. In fact, some parts of California have seen a 15% increase in their water bills and an average increase of $85 per month in electricity in the last year. Unfortunately, the […]
CBM Raises $1,500 On Saturday, September 27th, the team at CastleBreckenridge Management participated in Together4Hope, a 5k walk to support cancer research. We arrived at 7:30am to DeAnza Cove where we met fellow walkers and our CBM teammates. There was a great turn out and everyone was excited to get moving! We were led in […]
Many Property Management and Homeowners Associations (HOA’s) are accepting monthly dues payments online. What does this mean for residents? 1. Save on checks and mailing supplies all while protecting the environment Have you ever thought about how much it costs to mail your dues check each month? Let’s break it down: Box of checks = […]
As summer comes to a bittersweet end and fall begins to slowly creep in, the allure of pumpkin flavored beverages and cool weather are hard to resist. In Southern California, fall also hails a growing concern of spontaneous and potentially devastating wildfires. Fortunately, taking the proper precautions can prevent fires, and it starts right in […]
