UPLAND, Calif. -- Upland, Calif., resident Fernand Bogman capped his sprinklers a year ago, letting the grass in his yard die as well as the tree in the parkway. "It's hard for me to pour buckets ...

UPLAND >> A jury could decide Monday if resident Fernand Bogman will get jail time or a fine for failing to water his lawn. The homeowner is being charged with two misdemeanors for failing to ...

Bogman has opposed their demands and could face steep fines, if found guilty. "The city has tried everything to try to get his willing compliance," said Dan Peelman, an Upland deputy city prosecutor.

So far, the city of Upland has charged Bogman $1,238 in fines. Bogman also faces a misdemeanor for failing to follow city code. "People want to sometime sell their home and it's got to be kept up ...