Strong Santa Ana winds continued to blow through most of Southern California on Thursday morning as a red flag warning and wind advisory remained in effect. The gusty winds brought cold temperatures, but fire officials still warned about the potential fire danger. “Mother nature is not helping us out,” said Battalion Chief Raymond Mitchison, adding that […]
For weather experts, autumn in Southern California is “the great race.” The severity of the fall fire season is often determined by what arrives first — the fierce Santa Ana winds or the rains. This year, however, it’s been no contest. Autumn has seen excruciatingly little rain, intensely low humidity, record heat and powerful winds […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Anyone who wants to accomplish a water-wise yard renovation on a small budget should take a lesson from Happy Aston. When her family purchased a home in the College Area in 2015, Aston knew she’d need to make the front yard makeover a priority. The yard was filled with dying grass, weeds, yellow nutsedge and […]
With considerable discussion about the merits of providing public access to meetings versus cost and time efficiency, Ramona Municipal Water District directors are on course to switch their monthly meetings from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. if the ordinance to amend the legislative code is approved at their Jan. 9 meeting. The meeting will start […]
Strong Winds Bring Chilly Temps, Potential Fire Danger Across Much Of The Southland
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 7 (Los Angeles)by Chelsea Edwards and Leanne SuterStrong Santa Ana winds continued to blow through most of Southern California on Thursday morning as a red flag warning and wind advisory remained in effect. The gusty winds brought cold temperatures, but fire officials still warned about the potential fire danger. “Mother nature is not helping us out,” said Battalion Chief Raymond Mitchison, adding that […]
L.A.’s Increasingly Hot And Dry Autumns Result In ‘These Near-Apocalyptic Fires’
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Rong-Gong Lin IIFor weather experts, autumn in Southern California is “the great race.” The severity of the fall fire season is often determined by what arrives first — the fierce Santa Ana winds or the rains. This year, however, it’s been no contest. Autumn has seen excruciatingly little rain, intensely low humidity, record heat and powerful winds […]
Social Media Contacts Help Slash Costs of Yard Makeover
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAnyone who wants to accomplish a water-wise yard renovation on a small budget should take a lesson from Happy Aston. When her family purchased a home in the College Area in 2015, Aston knew she’d need to make the front yard makeover a priority. The yard was filled with dying grass, weeds, yellow nutsedge and […]
Water Board Gives Preliminary Nod To Night Meetings
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie GallantWith considerable discussion about the merits of providing public access to meetings versus cost and time efficiency, Ramona Municipal Water District directors are on course to switch their monthly meetings from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. if the ordinance to amend the legislative code is approved at their Jan. 9 meeting. The meeting will start […]