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What Will Happen After The ‘Big One’ Hits SoCal?

/in /by /KCET (Burbank)by Albert Sabaté

Over a decade has passed since Hurricane Katrina brought destruction to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, leaving 1,245 dead and $108 billion in property damage. More than a million people were displaced and communities destroyed. The region has come a long way since then, but it will never be the same. Katrina remains the country’s worst natural disaster. Here in Southern California, earthquakes, rather than hurricanes, pose risks to our lives, health, and socioeconomic futures. The risks are more pronounced in dense areas — places where there are more people and infrastructure that can be affected.

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In Yorba Linda, the race for water district board is getting ugly

/in /by /89.3 KPCC (Pasadena)by Kevin Ferguson

It’s not often that a local utilities board election sets off angry confrontations between neighbors, candidates’ faces plastered on Old West-style “wanted” posters and even a current board member hung in effigy.

But races for four seats on the Yorba Linda Water District’s board of directors have defied stereotypes of sleepy local elections, stirring up intense outrage and anger – and opening a broader debate about California’s water future. The air in Yorba Linda, the suburban Orange County city known mostly as the birthplace of Richard Nixon, has gotten tense.

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OPINION: The Long, Broad View On Drought

/in /by /Ventura County Starby J.O. Boyd-Barrett

As a resident of Mira Monte and dependent for my water supply on Lake Casitas, I have been waiting anxiously to see a candid analysis of the drought crisis. I regret to say that The Star’s front-page article does not come close to answering the questions I have and that I know many of my neighbors share. Due in no small measure to The Star’s own previous reporting, we do now have a reasonably good grasp of the history, and this article rehearsed that history once again.

 

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Storms May Be Forerunners Of Real Rainy Season

/in /by /Inland News Today (Riverside)

Thunderstorms that raked a wide area of Southern California this week have raised the thought of an actual rainy season. And, officials are raising the chance of flash flooding this winter. Five years of drought conditions have exacerbated wildfires across the state. Rain is beginning to fall on fire burn scars, making these areas prone to sudden erosion along roads and through neighborhoods.
The State Department of Water Resources is urging awareness of weather conditions and forecasts, the risks and the possibility to evacuate quickly if ordered by local officials.

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San Diego City Council Considers $3B Plan To Recycle Wastewater Into Drinking Water

/in /by /ABC 10 News Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination Plant
The San Diego City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider certifying an environmental impact report for the city’s nearly $3 billion plan to recycle wastewater into drinking water, and approve the plan itself. The EIR received unanimous backing from the council’s Environment Committee two weeks ago.
 Supporters of the so-called “Pure Water San Diego” program say it will provide residents and businesses with a stable, local supply of potable water that won’t be affected by drought or the uncertainties of future water imports. The product will be purified and mixed with water from traditional sources before it’s delivered to customers.

 

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Municipal Water District of OC Opposes Prop. 53

/in /by /Voice of Orange County

Directors of the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) unanimously voted to oppose Prop. 53, which would significantly limit local control of major projects and would hinder recovery and repair projects after natural disasters or other emergencies. “Proposition 53 is not just bad public policy, it’s dangerous,” MWDOC President Wayne Osborne said after the October 19 vote. “Water agencies need the ability to quickly and efficiency to repair or rebuild systems after an earthquake or other crisis.”

 

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San Diego City Council Approves Recycled Water Plan

/in /by /KPBS Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination Plant

The San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to certify an environmental impact report for the city’s nearly $3 billion plan to recycle wastewater into drinking water, and approved the plan itself. Supporters of the so-called “Pure Water San Diego” program say it will provide residents and businesses with a stable, local supply of potable water that won’t be affected by drought or the uncertainties of future water imports. The product will be purified and mixed with water from traditional sources before it’s delivered to customers.

 

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Rain Moves Into Southern California With A Bigger Storm Forecast For Later In The Week

/in /by /Los Angeles Timesby Shelby Grad

Southern California was hit by scattered showers — with some areas experiencing thunder, lightning and spells of heavier rain — as a storm moved through the region late Sunday and early Monday. The National Weather Service said showers will continue on and off through Monday before giving way to clear skies by Tuesday. A stronger storm was expected to move into the area Thursday and Friday, forecasters said. In a region that has seen so little rain in recent years, the storm was welcome, but the weather service said most areas saw considerably less than an inch of precipitation.

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In This California Congressional District, Water Is More Important Than Donald Trump

/in /by /Los Angeles Timesby Sarah D. Wire

The signs vie for space with political campaign placards at intersections along State Route 43 as a constant reminder to Central Valley residents. “No water, no jobs.” Trees along the roadside are yellowed and shrunken. In the distance a tractor creates a cloud of dust as it makes its way across a field. “Water=Jobs,” reads one billboard. “Tell Feinstein to pass [the] water bill,” reads another. The region’s congressman is among the most vulnerable incumbents in California.

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California Braces For Series Of Rain Storms

/in /by /Los Angeles Timesby Joseph Serna

Large swaths of California will be pounded by rain this week, offering a bit of relief as the state enters a sixth year of drought. Southern California was hit by scattered showers — with some areas experiencing thunder, lightning and spells of heavier rain — as a storm moved through the region late Sunday and early Monday. A bigger storm is expected later in the week. The Bay Area, meanwhile, was drenched with more than an inch of rain Sunday and Monday with a heavier storm that could reach as far north as Sonoma County expected later in the week.

 

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