Another weak cold front moved through Southern California on Monday morning, bringing the first rain of the season to a large swath of the state. Drivers were met with light rain and slick roads that jammed traffic in parts of Los Angeles and caused multiple crashes. A collision on the 710 Freeway caused a major closure near Atlantic Boulevard in Vernon. […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /San Diego Business Journalby Mark Muir Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is mounting a major PR campaign in San Diego County – including an Oct.3 commentary in the SDBJ – based on its assertion that “we need California WaterFix” to ensure a reliable water supply for Southern California. This advocacy effort is being conducted by MWD staff and consultants […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Andrew Kleske Mentioned: Mark Muir
An article “State eyes new water rules as users cut back less” (Oct. 16) reports new rules are being considered as voluntary conservation isn’t working. What does the state expect when it relaxed rules on conservation in June? The time to conserve is when you have something to conserve.
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Seaside Courier (Encinitas)by Mark Muir Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
After serving for the last two years as the vice chair of the Water Authority’s board of directors, I am eagerly anticipating the next two years as chair after the board elected me to that position on Sept. 22. The Water Authority has a history of exemplary board leadership stretching back decades, and outgoing chair […]
First Rain Of The Season Snarls Traffic, But Record-Breaking Heat Is On The Way
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Sarah ParviniAnother weak cold front moved through Southern California on Monday morning, bringing the first rain of the season to a large swath of the state. Drivers were met with light rain and slick roads that jammed traffic in parts of Los Angeles and caused multiple crashes. A collision on the 710 Freeway caused a major closure near Atlantic Boulevard in Vernon. […]
OPINION: Demand Answers Before Buying Into $17B Plan (By Mark Muir)
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Business Journalby Mark Muir Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is mounting a major PR campaign in San Diego County – including an Oct.3 commentary in the SDBJ – based on its assertion that “we need California WaterFix” to ensure a reliable water supply for Southern California. This advocacy effort is being conducted by MWD staff and consultants […]
OPINION: San Diego Must Get Serious About Water Supply
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Andrew Kleske Mentioned: Mark MuirAn article “State eyes new water rules as users cut back less” (Oct. 16) reports new rules are being considered as voluntary conservation isn’t working. What does the state expect when it relaxed rules on conservation in June? The time to conserve is when you have something to conserve.
OPINION: Continuing The Region’s Leadership On Water Issues (By Mark Muir)
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Seaside Courier (Encinitas)by Mark Muir Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAfter serving for the last two years as the vice chair of the Water Authority’s board of directors, I am eagerly anticipating the next two years as chair after the board elected me to that position on Sept. 22. The Water Authority has a history of exemplary board leadership stretching back decades, and outgoing chair […]