Rainwater erosion alongside the Oroville Dam’s main spillway appears to have contributed to the heavy damage that prompted a crisis, forcing more than 100,000 to be evacuated from their homes, a report reviewed by The Times showed. A summary of the incident, prepared by state water officials four days after the crater in the concrete chute […]
The strongest storm to hit Southwest California in several years is expected to bring torrential rain, flash flooding and powerful winds on Friday, forecasters say. The storm is expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain on Los Angeles County beaches and valleys and 5 to 10 inches on south-facing foothills and coastal mountain […]
Good morning. It’s Thursday, Feb. 16, and here’s what’s happening across California: TOP STORIES Will Oroville hold? Tons of rain will be dumped on Northern California this week, but state officials are confident that this inclement weather won’t break the Oroville Dam or its damaged spillways. “It’s holding up really well,” said Bill Croyle, acting director […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Ken Stone Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
A proposal to hire a consultant to study future rates for San Diego municipal water customers, and increase transparency in developing the prices, received initial backing Thursday from the City Council’s Environment Committee. The suggestion by the Utility Consumers Action Network stemmed from the council’s approval in November 2015 of rate increases that will total […]
Rain Runoff May Have Undermined Oroville Dam’s Concrete Spillway, Report Says
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles TimesRainwater erosion alongside the Oroville Dam’s main spillway appears to have contributed to the heavy damage that prompted a crisis, forcing more than 100,000 to be evacuated from their homes, a report reviewed by The Times showed. A summary of the incident, prepared by state water officials four days after the crater in the concrete chute […]
‘It’s Going To Be A Mess’: Southern California Braces For Worst Storm In Years
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hailey Branson-PottsThe strongest storm to hit Southwest California in several years is expected to bring torrential rain, flash flooding and powerful winds on Friday, forecasters say. The storm is expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain on Los Angeles County beaches and valleys and 5 to 10 inches on south-facing foothills and coastal mountain […]
OPINION: The Oroville Dam Isn’t The Only Trouble Spot
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Benjamin Oreskes and Shelby GradGood morning. It’s Thursday, Feb. 16, and here’s what’s happening across California: TOP STORIES Will Oroville hold? Tons of rain will be dumped on Northern California this week, but state officials are confident that this inclement weather won’t break the Oroville Dam or its damaged spillways. “It’s holding up really well,” said Bill Croyle, acting director […]
San Diego Clear Enough on Water Rates? City Eyes Consultant
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Ken Stone Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityA proposal to hire a consultant to study future rates for San Diego municipal water customers, and increase transparency in developing the prices, received initial backing Thursday from the City Council’s Environment Committee. The suggestion by the Utility Consumers Action Network stemmed from the council’s approval in November 2015 of rate increases that will total […]