Rain will douse Southern California late this week, with the potential for widespread precipitation beginning Thursday. While the rain will be beneficial in terms of the drought, rain and wind may cause travel disruptions Thursday and Friday. Expect clear skies and seasonal temperatures for the weekend. Storm impacts flights, arctic blast on the way A winter storm moving […]
Few people expected a California water fight in the final days of a lame-duck Congress, and fewer still expected landmark water legislation to pit the state’s U.S. senators against each other in the last moments of their 24-year partnership. It took years of negotiations, and the right political timing, to bring the first major water […]
The Helix Water District said goodbye last week to two members who collectively served a total of 28 years on the governing board. Chuck Muse, in Division 3, and John Linden, in Division 1, were defeated in the November election for three open seats. Incumbent Joel Scalzitti ran unopposed for his seat in Division 5. […]
The Metropolitan Water District’s massive $340-million turf rebate program — which helped thousands of Southern Californians rip out their lawns in favor of drought-tolerant landscaping — was plagued by poor planning and oversight by the agency, a new audit found. The rebate program was a key element of California’s drought response, and officials say it […]
VIDEO: Late-week rain to douse county
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fox5 San DiegoRain will douse Southern California late this week, with the potential for widespread precipitation beginning Thursday. While the rain will be beneficial in terms of the drought, rain and wind may cause travel disruptions Thursday and Friday. Expect clear skies and seasonal temperatures for the weekend. Storm impacts flights, arctic blast on the way A winter storm moving […]
A Problem ‘Too Big To Ignore’ — How Years Of Congressional Wrangling Led To A Water Compromise
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Sarah D. WireFew people expected a California water fight in the final days of a lame-duck Congress, and fewer still expected landmark water legislation to pit the state’s U.S. senators against each other in the last moments of their 24-year partnership. It took years of negotiations, and the right political timing, to bring the first major water […]
Helix Water says goodbye to two longtime directors
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen PearlmanThe Helix Water District said goodbye last week to two members who collectively served a total of 28 years on the governing board. Chuck Muse, in Division 3, and John Linden, in Division 1, were defeated in the November election for three open seats. Incumbent Joel Scalzitti ran unopposed for his seat in Division 5. […]
Massive $340-Million Turf Rebate Program Plagued By Poor Planning And Oversight, Audit Finds
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Matt StevensThe Metropolitan Water District’s massive $340-million turf rebate program — which helped thousands of Southern Californians rip out their lawns in favor of drought-tolerant landscaping — was plagued by poor planning and oversight by the agency, a new audit found. The rebate program was a key element of California’s drought response, and officials say it […]