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Scattered Showers, Wind and High Surf to Impact San Diego County Ahead of Third Storm Cell

/in , /by /10 News (San Diego)by Zac Self

Scattered showers are expected to continue Sunday as the second storm moves out, making way for a third storm system to move in Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service, rain will continue throughout the afternoon Sunday before a third storm cell brings lighter precipitation Monday and Tuesday. “The showers could linger into Wednesday morning. When all is said and done, we could see up to 1.5″ of rain along our valleys and coast,” the 10News Pinpoint Weather Team said.

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With Colorado River Water Shortage Looming, U.S. Threatens to Impose Cuts

/in , /by /SF Gateby Bettina Boxall

The federal government has moved closer to imposing water delivery cuts along the drought-depleted Colorado River after California and Arizona failed to meet a deadline for inking a broad agreement on how the seven states that depend on the river would cope with shortages. The federal official who manages the lower Colorado River had set Thursday as the deadline for the states to agree on a drought plan. Without a deal, the Interior Department would step in and begin to develop its own shortage plans, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman had warned.

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Wind-Packed Storm Topples Trees and Dumps Upwards of an Inch of Rain in San Diego County

/in , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins and Pauline Repard

One of the windiest rainstorms of the winter blasted San Diego County Saturday, downing trees — including one in Balboa Park that crushed cars — stranding drivers on flooded freeways, and trapping a hiker on a water-swept cliff in La Jolla. The winds gusted to 68 mph on Palomar Mountain, 60 mph in Coronado, 53 mph on North Island, 52 mph in Solana Beach and Carlsbad, and 50 mph on Silver Strand. The National Weather Service issued a special wind warning for San Diego International Airport out of concern that the storm would affect flights. The airport got gusts up to 46 mph.

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Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc Through Out San Diego

/in , /by /NBC San Diego

The second of three winter storms wreaked havoc Saturday through San Diego County, causing flooding, downed trees and power outages. In Del Mar, there were reports of a bluff collapse on the train tracks. Train passengers were ferried between the Solana Beach and Sorrento Valley stations while train services were stopped. A track inspector said it was ice plants falling into the ocean and not the bluff. On the main street in Del Mar, there was flooding. A crew from the swift water rescue told NBC 7 it was on standby in case anyone got stuck in the water.

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Campo-Area Community in East County

/in , /by /10 News (San Diego)

A boil water advisory was issued Friday for the Lake Morena County Park water distribution system in a rural community northwest of Campo. The drinking water system at 2550 Lake Morena Drive tested positive for E. Coli bacteria, which indicates the water may be contaminated with human or animal waste, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health. The drinking water distribution system serves recreational camping and RV sites, cabins, staff housing and public restrooms and showers in the Lake Morena Village community.

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February Is Brewing Month In San Diego

/in , /by /West Coaster San Diegoby Brandon Hernández Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Count the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) among the many factions that recognize the significant, positive impact that the local brewing industry has on the county. Enough that the governmental organization has declared February as San Diego Brewing Month in an effort to spotlight local brewing companies and coffee roasters, both of which benefit—as do their end customers—from having clean, healthy and reliable water resources.

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Wetter, Colder, Windier Storm Heading For San Diego

/in , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins

A storm that’s far brawnier than the one that hit San Diego County on Thursday will blow ashore Saturday, dropping an inch or more of rain in San Diego, 1.50 inches across inland valleys and up to two inches in the mountains, says the National Weather Service. Strong gusts of wind are expected in East County, especially along the eastern stretch of Interstate 8. Wind speeds could reach 45 mph to 50 mph. The leading edge of the system will produce scattered showers late Friday night and on Saturday morning. Forecasters say the brunt of the storm will hit on Saturday afternoon and evening.

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California Backs Imperial Beach Climate Change Lawsuit

/in , /by /KPBSby Erik Anderson

A legal effort to get oil companies to pay for damage linked to climate change is getting a boost this week from California. Imperial Beach and Marin and San Mateo counties filed suit, hoping to force oil companies to pay for climate change impacts caused by their products. The municipalities argue the companies knew about the climate change their products would cause. The state is asking the court to keep the legal challenges in state court, where they stand a better chance of winning. More than a dozen suits around the country argue the energy firms spent years denying climate change impacts they knew would happen.

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Elevated Lead Levels Found In Water At Mira Mesa Elementary School

/in , /by /NBC 7 San Diegoby R. Stickney

High levels of lead were found in drinking water on the campus of an elementary school in Mira Mesa and on Friday, parents will get more information from school officials on what’s being done to fix the issue. Principal Tobie Pace sent a letter to students’ homes detailing that lead levels higher than the standard set by the school district were found in the drinking water at Hickman Elementary School on Montongo Street. More than 400 children attend the school in grades transitional Kindergarten to 5th grade.

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California Lawmakers Push for Oversight of Delta Tunnels Project

/in , /by /Courthouse News Service (Pasadena)by Nick Cahill

A group of Northern California lawmakers seeking more sway over a mammoth $17 billion water project introduced a proposal Friday that would require new construction contracts to be reviewed by the Legislature. The Legislative Delta Caucus says because of the scope of the California WaterFix, the project should require more scrutiny from both the public and lawmakers now that former Gov. Jerry Brown has left office. Brown fiercely advocated for the expensive public works project that he and supporters believe will both update the state’s aging water delivery infrastructure and protect it against sea level rise and other effects of climate change.

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