A heat wave that is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to parts of the southland has prompted state officials to issue a flex alert ahead of the hot weather. Wednesday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal areas could see temperatures between 85 to 92, while inland […]
The operator of the state’s electric grid is urging the public to cut power consumption on Tuesday and Wednesday to help California get through what’s expected to be a record-breaking heat wave. The Flex Alerts are the first issued this year by the California Independent System Operator Corp. (CAISO) and will remain in effect from […]
A highly anticipated City Auditor report examining the city’s response to high water bills is expected to be released on Tuesday. While the audit is just one of four investigations into a surge of complaints about fluctuating water bills, it will be the first opportunity for elected officials and the public to learn more about […]
A majority of the 11 San Diego Unified schools flagged in 2017 and 2018 for unsafe levels of lead in the water were explicitly promised new or improved plumbing twice in the last decade under previous local facility bond tax measures, but haven’t yet received it, district records show. Safe drinking water has become a […]
Flex Alert To Go Into Effect Tuesday As Scorching Heat Wave Brings Record-Breaking Temps To SoCal
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KTLA 5 (Los Angeles)by Cindy Von Quednow and Kacey MontoyaA heat wave that is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to parts of the southland has prompted state officials to issue a flex alert ahead of the hot weather. Wednesday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal areas could see temperatures between 85 to 92, while inland […]
State Urges Public To Cut Power Consumption Due To Heat Wave
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins and Rob NikolewskiThe operator of the state’s electric grid is urging the public to cut power consumption on Tuesday and Wednesday to help California get through what’s expected to be a record-breaking heat wave. The Flex Alerts are the first issued this year by the California Independent System Operator Corp. (CAISO) and will remain in effect from […]
Audit Of Water Department Billing Complaints Expected To Be Released Tuesday
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 (San Diego)by Dorian Hargrove, Tom Jones and Consumer BobA highly anticipated City Auditor report examining the city’s response to high water bills is expected to be released on Tuesday. While the audit is just one of four investigations into a surge of complaints about fluctuating water bills, it will be the first opportunity for elected officials and the public to learn more about […]
Six Schools Flagged For Dangerous Lead Were Promised New Plumbing; New Bond Promises It Again
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Voice of San Diegoby Ashly McGloneA majority of the 11 San Diego Unified schools flagged in 2017 and 2018 for unsafe levels of lead in the water were explicitly promised new or improved plumbing twice in the last decade under previous local facility bond tax measures, but haven’t yet received it, district records show. Safe drinking water has become a […]