Weekend rain left San Diego soggy on Sunday, with slick roads and snarled traffic in some places but no reports of serious flooding. There were, however, lots of rainbows. The possibility of a few more scattered showers remains on tap for the region through Monday, meteorologist Stephen Harrison of the National Weather Service said. Back-to-back storms […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (Encinitas)by Promise Yee Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Not to the surprise of residents, the City Council said yes to water and wastewater rate increases on Nov. 14. While another year of increases to pay for bought water, pass-through charges, city infrastructure and expansion of local water sources was expected, farmers and seniors asked the city to take another look at their rates. […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Mentioned: Vallecitos Water District
The Vallecitos Water District, which provides water in and around San Marcos, told state regulators that demand for water will soon exceed its supplies. The state believes the district messed up the numbers by overestimating demand, but the report is threatening new development around San Marcos and worrying residents.
San Diego County may get more rain Saturday night or Sunday, a National Weather Service meteorologist said. Temperatures in the county on Thanksgiving could be in the mid- to upper 70s before cooling down over the weekend, meteorologist Alex Tardy said. Northern California will see rain over the holiday, in keeping with what has already […]
Rainbows Galore In Storm’s Aftermath
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Teri FigueroaWeekend rain left San Diego soggy on Sunday, with slick roads and snarled traffic in some places but no reports of serious flooding. There were, however, lots of rainbows. The possibility of a few more scattered showers remains on tap for the region through Monday, meteorologist Stephen Harrison of the National Weather Service said. Back-to-back storms […]
Water and Wastewater Rates Approved, Farmers and Seniors Oppose Charges
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (Encinitas)by Promise Yee Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityNot to the surprise of residents, the City Council said yes to water and wastewater rate increases on Nov. 14. While another year of increases to pay for bought water, pass-through charges, city infrastructure and expansion of local water sources was expected, farmers and seniors asked the city to take another look at their rates. […]
San Marcos’ Looming Water Shortage Might Be a Mirage
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Mentioned: Vallecitos Water DistrictThe Vallecitos Water District, which provides water in and around San Marcos, told state regulators that demand for water will soon exceed its supplies. The state believes the district messed up the numbers by overestimating demand, but the report is threatening new development around San Marcos and worrying residents.
Rain Doesn’t Signal Wet Winter, But Does Reduce Wildfire Risk
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby Maureen Cavanaugh And Brooke RuthSan Diego County may get more rain Saturday night or Sunday, a National Weather Service meteorologist said. Temperatures in the county on Thanksgiving could be in the mid- to upper 70s before cooling down over the weekend, meteorologist Alex Tardy said. Northern California will see rain over the holiday, in keeping with what has already […]