The big feathery cottonwoods along the ditches were just turning then, flaunting great masses of clear, bright yellow against the transparent blue of the southern Arizona sky.
—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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