Three audits of the city of San Diego’s water department are expected to be released in coming days. Already, though, some members of the City Council are pushing for changes at the department, including the possible removal of top officials who struggled to send out accurate water bills and withheld information from the public and […]
Every day, millions of gallons of water flow through pipes across the Coachella Valley and pour out to nourish lawns, artificial lakes, farmlands and a total of 121 golf courses. This lush oasis in the desert owes its existence to groundwater pumped from the aquifer and an imported supply of water from the Colorado River. […]
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 […]
Environment Report: ‘The Water Department Has Lost The Public’s Trust’
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice Of San Diegoby Ry RivardThree audits of the city of San Diego’s water department are expected to be released in coming days. Already, though, some members of the City Council are pushing for changes at the department, including the possible removal of top officials who struggled to send out accurate water bills and withheld information from the public and […]
Desert Residents Have Been Saving A Lot Of Water. Farms And Golf Courses, Not So Much
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Ian James and Evan WylogeEvery day, millions of gallons of water flow through pipes across the Coachella Valley and pour out to nourish lawns, artificial lakes, farmlands and a total of 121 golf courses. This lush oasis in the desert owes its existence to groundwater pumped from the aquifer and an imported supply of water from the Colorado River. […]
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 […]