San Diego Releases 600 Million Gallons From Lake Due to Dam Safety Fears
Over 600 million gallons of water has been released from a San Diego lake following atmospheric rivers that unleashed record rainfall on California in recent weeks.
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Explainer: How Has The Recent Wet Weather Affected California’s Drought?
When it comes to rainfall, California has already had an active start to the year. Since the water year began on Oct. 1, San Diego International Airport has received 8.82 inches of rain. That’s compared to the annual average of 9.79 inches.
City of San Diego Releases 600 Million Gallons of Water From Lake Hodges
Record rainstorms across the county have forced the City of San Diego to release hundreds of millions of gallons of water from Lake Hodges dam in recent weeks. The city of San Diego is under a state order to keep the water level low in the lake — at about 30 percent of capacity — due to safety concerns over Lake Hodges dam. It’s more than 100 years old.
Backlogged Water Bills | Tens Of Thousands Of San Diego Customers Still Waiting For Water Bills
Nearly a year passed before Point Loma resident Jerry Greene received his water bill. He thought his wife had set up auto-pay to have the water bill automatically deducted from their account. Unfortunately, Greene’s wife thought the same.
FPUD Approves Issuance of Revenue Bonds
The Fallbrook Public Utility District will be funding some of its Capital Improvement Program expenses with revenue bonds. A 5-0 FPUD board vote Jan. 22 authorized the issuance of the 2024 Water Revenue Bonds, approved the form of the financing documents, and authorized FPUD staff to finalize and execute the financing documents.
Grim Tally From State Offers Most Detailed Extent Of Storm Damage In San Diego Yet
The first official accounting of damage in San Diego County from the torrential Jan. 22 storms estimated that more than 800 homes were impacted by flooding, and local schools across the region sustained an estimated $4 million in damage.
Does San Diego Need A Water Quality Tax To Help With Flood Prevention?
After several recent rainstorms, a local politician plans to revive a proposed water quality tax to pay for flood prevention and anti-pollution efforts. San Diego Council President Sean Elo-Rivera said a tax is necessary to pay for updating the city’s outdated 20th century stormwater system.
Morning Report: Sweetwater’s Floating Solar Array Is Ruffling Feathers
A group of South County residents voted Wednesday to formally oppose a proposed floating solar array atop a drinking water reservoir in their community.
Last Big Storm of The Week Has Rivers and Flood Channels Flowing Once Again Across San Diego County
Rivers and flood channels are again flowing hard across San Diego County after a new Pacific storm moved through the region before dawn Thursday, bringing a fifth straight day of precipitation.
Violent Thunderstorms Saturate San Diego County, With More Rain to Come
The violent second wave of a massive Pacific storm lashed San Diego County on Tuesday, bringing enough rain to flood the San Diego River and thunderstorms that led to a brief — and rare — tornado warning.
