December storms have boosted the levels of reservoirs across California, and state officials responded by increasing their estimate of how much water they’ll be able to pump through the State Water Project next year. California’s Department of Water Resources said Wednesday that it now projects water agencies can count on receiving 45 percent of their […]
One by one, big trees are disappearing, the sound of songbirds replaced by the buzz of chain saws and crews cleaning up dead branches. According to the U.S. Forest Service, 102 million trees have died in forests across California since 2010 due to heat, drought and infestation from beetles and other bugs. Many heritage oak […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (Encinitas)by Aaron Burgin Mentioned: Mark Muir
For the second consecutive year, the City Council approved its appointments to various boards and committees with little fanfare. Mayor Catherine Blakespear will represent Encinitas on the board of directors for the powerful San Diego Association of Governments. Better known as SANDAG, the county’s transportation and metropolitan planning agency oversees regional pedestrian, motor vehicle and […]
A water and power district east of San Diego is suing the University of California over records related to a legal opinion that supports Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to expand the state power grid across the western United States. The lawsuit, filed last week in Alameda County, said university officials refused to turn over documents […]
December Storms Chip Away At California Drought
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Ian JamesDecember storms have boosted the levels of reservoirs across California, and state officials responded by increasing their estimate of how much water they’ll be able to pump through the State Water Project next year. California’s Department of Water Resources said Wednesday that it now projects water agencies can count on receiving 45 percent of their […]
Weather, Insects Wreaking Havoc With Trees Throughout California
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Thousand Oaks Acorn (Agoura Hills)by Sylvie BelmondOne by one, big trees are disappearing, the sound of songbirds replaced by the buzz of chain saws and crews cleaning up dead branches. According to the U.S. Forest Service, 102 million trees have died in forests across California since 2010 due to heat, drought and infestation from beetles and other bugs. Many heritage oak […]
Council Approves Drama-Less Committee Appointments
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (Encinitas)by Aaron Burgin Mentioned: Mark MuirFor the second consecutive year, the City Council approved its appointments to various boards and committees with little fanfare. Mayor Catherine Blakespear will represent Encinitas on the board of directors for the powerful San Diego Association of Governments. Better known as SANDAG, the county’s transportation and metropolitan planning agency oversees regional pedestrian, motor vehicle and […]
Lawsuit Seeks Records Of UC Legal Opinion On Expansion Of State Energy Grid
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Jeff McDonaldA water and power district east of San Diego is suing the University of California over records related to a legal opinion that supports Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to expand the state power grid across the western United States. The lawsuit, filed last week in Alameda County, said university officials refused to turn over documents […]