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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]