Politicians who oppose the plan of Gov. Jerry Brown for twin tunnels in the Delta lose labor money, a Republican candidate for the 3rd state Senate district said Wednesday – so an out is available for them to just state they don’t support the tunnels. Greg Coppes said at the Vaca Valley Tea Party evening […]
If you have never heard the term “El Nino”, you might have been living under a rock. The common informed person is probably somewhat aware that we are amidst a record-setting El Nino, and rumors of a possible switch to La Nina later this year have also danced into the public’s ear, particularly those with […]
As the California drought continues despite recent rainfall, water agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley say that conservation is still essential and the drought is far from over. Snowpack through January was “trending at 115 percent of normal,” but since February was dryer than usual, currently water inflow is about average, according to Mike Alvord, […]
Court adjudication of California’s groundwater basins is more often focused on resolving conflicts among water users and less on sustainable groundwater management, according to a UC Santa Cruz study commissioned by the State Water Resources Control Board. The finding comes in “An Evaluation of California’s Adjudicated Groundwater Basins” scheduled for release today (Feb. 18).
An avalanche near Alpine Meadows ski resort struck a bus Thursday morning and pushed it 30 feet into a house after a storm passing through the Sierra brought nearly two feet of snow to resorts across the region, officials said Thursday. The avalanche hit the bus traveling on Alpine Meadows Road in North Lake Tahoe, […]
It isn’t a secret that California has recently experienced one of the worst droughts in over 100 years. However, that changed this past month: Bay Area streets flooded, coastal properties were destroyed and traffic increased, as the region saw above-average levels of rain and snow in the region.
Opposition – and an Alternative – Key to Stopping Twin Tunnels, GOP Candidate Says
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Daily Republic (Fairfield)by Ryan McCarthyPoliticians who oppose the plan of Gov. Jerry Brown for twin tunnels in the Delta lose labor money, a Republican candidate for the 3rd state Senate district said Wednesday – so an out is available for them to just state they don’t support the tunnels. Greg Coppes said at the Vaca Valley Tea Party evening […]
OPINION: El Nino 101: What Everyone Needs to Know
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Reutersby Karen BraunIf you have never heard the term “El Nino”, you might have been living under a rock. The common informed person is probably somewhat aware that we are amidst a record-setting El Nino, and rumors of a possible switch to La Nina later this year have also danced into the public’s ear, particularly those with […]
Several Years of Rainfall Needed to End California Drought, Say Santa Clarita Water Agencies
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KHTS Radio (Newhall)by Enzo MarinoAs the California drought continues despite recent rainfall, water agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley say that conservation is still essential and the drought is far from over. Snowpack through January was “trending at 115 percent of normal,” but since February was dryer than usual, currently water inflow is about average, according to Mike Alvord, […]
UC Santa Cruz Researchers Evaluate Groundwater Supply and Management
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /University of California Santa Cruz Newscenter by Guy LasnierCourt adjudication of California’s groundwater basins is more often focused on resolving conflicts among water users and less on sustainable groundwater management, according to a UC Santa Cruz study commissioned by the State Water Resources Control Board. The finding comes in “An Evaluation of California’s Adjudicated Groundwater Basins” scheduled for release today (Feb. 18).
Avalanche Hits Bus after Sierra Gets Up to 2 Feet of Snow
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /SF Gateby Hamed AleazizAn avalanche near Alpine Meadows ski resort struck a bus Thursday morning and pushed it 30 feet into a house after a storm passing through the Sierra brought nearly two feet of snow to resorts across the region, officials said Thursday. The avalanche hit the bus traveling on Alpine Meadows Road in North Lake Tahoe, […]
Does More Rain and Snow Equal Rising Water Levels?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Pioneer (Hayward)by Raymundo PedrozaIt isn’t a secret that California has recently experienced one of the worst droughts in over 100 years. However, that changed this past month: Bay Area streets flooded, coastal properties were destroyed and traffic increased, as the region saw above-average levels of rain and snow in the region.