Thunderstorms that developed over San Diego County early Monday delivered lightning strikes that may have contributed to several brief power outages and small fires. Between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., 15 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were recorded in San Diego County and its coastal waters, according to the National Weather Service. A few small fires broke […]
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) has seen the credit rating for its revenue bonds upgraded from AA+ to AAA with a stable outlook. Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions, cited historically high liquidity, manageable borrowing plans, conservative financial forecasting and equitable and disciplined rate-setting in making its upgrades. AAA […]
There’s a romance to the phrase “Pacific Coast Highway” that is for many a burned-into-the-brain vision of wide open, empty bluffs dropping down to the sandy beaches of the California coastline, and the blue Pacific Ocean dotted with surfers. Beauty, open spaces and the beach are often-cited attributes of the Golden State’s coastline. But, there […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center) Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
August was record-breaking water consumption for the Yuima Municipal Water District, which serves a large part of Pauma Valley. It was the highest consumption of water since it formed in 1963.General Manager Lori Johnson said customers of the tiny district purchased a total of 1,095 acre-feet of water, the highest on record. Ninety seven percent […]
15 Cloud-To-Ground Lightning Strikes Recorded In San Diego County
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSThunderstorms that developed over San Diego County early Monday delivered lightning strikes that may have contributed to several brief power outages and small fires. Between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., 15 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were recorded in San Diego County and its coastal waters, according to the National Weather Service. A few small fires broke […]
Olivenhain Water District Gets Rating Upgrade
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Del Mar TimesThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) has seen the credit rating for its revenue bonds upgraded from AA+ to AAA with a stable outlook. Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions, cited historically high liquidity, manageable borrowing plans, conservative financial forecasting and equitable and disciplined rate-setting in making its upgrades. AAA […]
Is the California Coastline in Danger? Does it Matter?
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /City Watch (Los Angeles)by Tim DeeganThere’s a romance to the phrase “Pacific Coast Highway” that is for many a burned-into-the-brain vision of wide open, empty bluffs dropping down to the sandy beaches of the California coastline, and the blue Pacific Ocean dotted with surfers. Beauty, open spaces and the beach are often-cited attributes of the Golden State’s coastline. But, there […]
Yuima Has Largest Water Sales Ever
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center) Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAugust was record-breaking water consumption for the Yuima Municipal Water District, which serves a large part of Pauma Valley. It was the highest consumption of water since it formed in 1963.General Manager Lori Johnson said customers of the tiny district purchased a total of 1,095 acre-feet of water, the highest on record. Ninety seven percent […]