In the mid-1940s, the Salton Sea was a hotbed of activity, attracting Hollywood’s most glamorous actors and musicians to its yacht clubs and campgrounds. Now, what was once the largest lake in California is disappearing before our eyes and endangering all its life. We can still save it, but if we don’t, we will have […]
A projected increase of water temperatures in the Southwest could cause a rise in the frequency and intensity of floods and droughts that would leave Southern California with water shortages in the coming decades, Loyola Marymount University researchers said Tuesday. Scientists predict that by 2050, rising temperatures will increase the amount of precipitation falling as […]
Nearly 200 small earthquakes — including three of a magnitude greater than 4 — struck the Salton Sea area over the last day or so. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the swarm of quakes started early Monday morning and continued into the evening. Quakes measuring 4.3 and 4.2 magnitude occurred Monday night. Nine of the quakes measure greater […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center)by David Ross Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Enrico Ferro, who was appointed to the Valley Center Municipal Water District board for Division 4, has served since February of 2016. He is running for a full term. Ferro has lived in Valley Center since January of 2004 when he purchased an avocado grove and moved here from Deluz. His grandfather owned vineyards and […]
OPINION: Time is Running Out to Save the Salton Sea
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Sarah Friedman and Kyle JonesIn the mid-1940s, the Salton Sea was a hotbed of activity, attracting Hollywood’s most glamorous actors and musicians to its yacht clubs and campgrounds. Now, what was once the largest lake in California is disappearing before our eyes and endangering all its life. We can still save it, but if we don’t, we will have […]
Droughts Only to Get Much Worse! Less Snow, Hotter Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /MyNewsLA.com (Los Angeles)by Stephanie MichaudA projected increase of water temperatures in the Southwest could cause a rise in the frequency and intensity of floods and droughts that would leave Southern California with water shortages in the coming decades, Loyola Marymount University researchers said Tuesday. Scientists predict that by 2050, rising temperatures will increase the amount of precipitation falling as […]
Nearly 200 Earthquakes Hit Salton Sea Amid Quake Swarm
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Shelby GradNearly 200 small earthquakes — including three of a magnitude greater than 4 — struck the Salton Sea area over the last day or so. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the swarm of quakes started early Monday morning and continued into the evening. Quakes measuring 4.3 and 4.2 magnitude occurred Monday night. Nine of the quakes measure greater […]
Water Board Incumbent Ferro: AG Representation is Important
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center)by David Ross Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityEnrico Ferro, who was appointed to the Valley Center Municipal Water District board for Division 4, has served since February of 2016. He is running for a full term. Ferro has lived in Valley Center since January of 2004 when he purchased an avocado grove and moved here from Deluz. His grandfather owned vineyards and […]