A billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires. Democratic leadership was blamed for fire hydrants running dry and for an empty reservoir. Firefighters were criticized for allegedly using “women’s handbags” to fight the fires.
As massive fires continue to sweep through Los Angeles, firefighters are relying on local water infrastructure not designed for fires of this size, researchers say. Fires in California have grown more explosive because of climate change, which is largely driven by humans burning oil, gas and coal.
An engineer explained to NBC 7’s Alexis Rivas how the placement of homes — like those in the Pacific Palisades — can impact water pressure in hydrants. However, he said there is no fire hydrant system in the nation designed for what happened last week.
Silicon Valley’s largest water agency will vote Tuesday on whether to support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to spend $20 billion to build a massive, 45-mile long tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to make it easier to move water from Northern California to Southern California.
As the latest round of Santa Ana winds hits the region and more Red Flag Warnings were put in place for thousands of residents, most of San Diego County and Southern California have slipped back into drought conditions. The start to 2025 has been historic for Southern California, with wildfires causing widespread devastation throughout Los Angeles and […]
The U.S. EPA has released its 2024 Investing in America report, detailing the investment progress under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – two landmark pieces of legislation reshaping the future of the U.S. economy. Together, the BIL and the IRA provide the EPA $102 billion, including $41 billion under the IRA (FY 2022) and $61 billion under […]
Water Disinformation Is Spreading in Southern California Nearly as Quickly as Wildfires
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San DiegoA billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires. Democratic leadership was blamed for fire hydrants running dry and for an empty reservoir. Firefighters were criticized for allegedly using “women’s handbags” to fight the fires.
Pistachio Moguls and Reservoirs: False Water Claims Spread About California Fires
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by dguillen /NPRby Julia SimonAs massive fires continue to sweep through Los Angeles, firefighters are relying on local water infrastructure not designed for fires of this size, researchers say. Fires in California have grown more explosive because of climate change, which is largely driven by humans burning oil, gas and coal.
Lack of Water Pressure in Hydrants Not Uncommon in Large-Scale Fires, Engineer Says
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by dguillen /NBC 7 San DiegoAn engineer explained to NBC 7’s Alexis Rivas how the placement of homes — like those in the Pacific Palisades — can impact water pressure in hydrants. However, he said there is no fire hydrant system in the nation designed for what happened last week.
San Jose Water Agency to Vote on Whether to Help Fund Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $20 Billion Delta Tunnel Project
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by dguillen /The Mercury Newsby Paul RogersSilicon Valley’s largest water agency will vote Tuesday on whether to support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to spend $20 billion to build a massive, 45-mile long tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to make it easier to move water from Northern California to Southern California.
San Diego Back in Drought Conditions Amid Red Flag Warning, More Santa Ana Winds
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Fox 5/KUSIby Anna AshcraftAs the latest round of Santa Ana winds hits the region and more Red Flag Warnings were put in place for thousands of residents, most of San Diego County and Southern California have slipped back into drought conditions. The start to 2025 has been historic for Southern California, with wildfires causing widespread devastation throughout Los Angeles and […]
Modernizing America’s Water Infrastructure: EPA’s Groundbreaking Progress
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Smart Water Magazineby Cristina NovoThe U.S. EPA has released its 2024 Investing in America report, detailing the investment progress under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – two landmark pieces of legislation reshaping the future of the U.S. economy. Together, the BIL and the IRA provide the EPA $102 billion, including $41 billion under the IRA (FY 2022) and $61 billion under […]