/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /San Bernardino County Sunby Thomas D. Elias Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Here’s a cold, wet reality: the more water in California’s reservoirs, the less urgency there is to build new ocean-water desalination plants that became a major talking point during the state’s long, parched years of drought, an ultra-dry period some folks insist has still not ended despite months of heavy rains. Those record or near-record […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Laura Groch Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The Carlsbad City Council met Tuesday for a public hearing and approved permits for a proposed four-story mixed-use building, including retail and office uses, and 106 apartments, 16 of which will be affordable housing, on Carlsbad Village Drive. The council also heard a report on public safety in the north beach area, and directed staff […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob Nikolewski Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
California’s years-long drought put hydroelectric power flat on its back. But one of the cleanest and cheapest energy sources may be poised for a comeback as the state has been drenched with rain and its mountains blanketed in snow in recent months. Energy officials studying the numbers are cautiously optimistic the sector’s output may roar […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The Star News (Chula Vista)by Robert Moreno Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The ferocious winter storm that flooded roadways and knocked down old Eucalyptus trees in South County has helped with water conservation measures. The San Diego County Water Authority in the past few months has officially declared an end to the five-year long water drought. While the drought appears to be over, the California Water Resources […]
OPINION: Desalination Loses Urgency In Super-Wet Winter: Thomas Elias
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Bernardino County Sunby Thomas D. Elias Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityHere’s a cold, wet reality: the more water in California’s reservoirs, the less urgency there is to build new ocean-water desalination plants that became a major talking point during the state’s long, parched years of drought, an ultra-dry period some folks insist has still not ended despite months of heavy rains. Those record or near-record […]
How They Voted, March 5
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Laura Groch Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Carlsbad City Council met Tuesday for a public hearing and approved permits for a proposed four-story mixed-use building, including retail and office uses, and 106 apartments, 16 of which will be affordable housing, on Carlsbad Village Drive. The council also heard a report on public safety in the north beach area, and directed staff […]
Hydropower Poised For Comeback in California, Thanks To A Wet Winter
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob Nikolewski Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia’s years-long drought put hydroelectric power flat on its back. But one of the cleanest and cheapest energy sources may be poised for a comeback as the state has been drenched with rain and its mountains blanketed in snow in recent months. Energy officials studying the numbers are cautiously optimistic the sector’s output may roar […]
Rain Brings Water and Relief to Area
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Star News (Chula Vista)by Robert Moreno Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe ferocious winter storm that flooded roadways and knocked down old Eucalyptus trees in South County has helped with water conservation measures. The San Diego County Water Authority in the past few months has officially declared an end to the five-year long water drought. While the drought appears to be over, the California Water Resources […]