The storm currently hitting Southern California is the second this week, but it’s far different than its predecessor. The earlier storm originated near Alaska, like many of California’s winter storms do, but it packed little rain because it tracked over land instead of the Pacific Ocean. The second storm, the one that began drenching the region Thursday, […]
San Diego County will get hit by the second storm of the week late Friday. But it will be weaker than Tuesday’s system and will do little to reduce the growing deficit in seasonal rainfall. The National Weather Service says the system is likely to drop about a half-inch of rain at the coast and […]
A winter storm that is on track to hit Southern California on Thursday is expected to bring steady rain to the region and has authorities in areas devastated by deadly fires and mudslides on alert. The heaviest rainfall near the massive burn scars in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties is expected Thursday evening and in […]
Over a dozen California cities, water agencies and environmentalists sued the state late Tuesday, alleging that state regulators have been secretly plotting and discussing a contentious $16 billion water project. The petitioners, led by Sacramento and San Joaquin counties, have uncovered public records that they claim prove that State Water Resources Board staffers discussed technical reviews […]
Why Atmospheric Rivers Can Be A Blessing And A Curse
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPCCby Jacob MargolisThe storm currently hitting Southern California is the second this week, but it’s far different than its predecessor. The earlier storm originated near Alaska, like many of California’s winter storms do, but it packed little rain because it tracked over land instead of the Pacific Ocean. The second storm, the one that began drenching the region Thursday, […]
New Storm To Hit San Diego County Late Friday
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsSan Diego County will get hit by the second storm of the week late Friday. But it will be weaker than Tuesday’s system and will do little to reduce the growing deficit in seasonal rainfall. The National Weather Service says the system is likely to drop about a half-inch of rain at the coast and […]
A ‘Pretty Significant Storm’ Is Expected On Thursday And Has Authorities On Alert
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hailey Branson-Potts and Melissa EtehadA winter storm that is on track to hit Southern California on Thursday is expected to bring steady rain to the region and has authorities in areas devastated by deadly fires and mudslides on alert. The heaviest rainfall near the massive burn scars in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties is expected Thursday evening and in […]
California Cities Sue State, Allege Secret Discussions Of Water Project
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Courthouse News Service (Pasadena)by Nick CahillOver a dozen California cities, water agencies and environmentalists sued the state late Tuesday, alleging that state regulators have been secretly plotting and discussing a contentious $16 billion water project. The petitioners, led by Sacramento and San Joaquin counties, have uncovered public records that they claim prove that State Water Resources Board staffers discussed technical reviews […]