Heavy showers fell in San Diego early Wednesday, the third day of a storm system spurred by tropical weather moving north from Baja California. The storm, according to NBC7’s Whitney Southwick, will weaken by late morning producing just partly cloudy skies for the afternoon in most areas.The exception could be some possible thunderstorms in our […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen Pearlman Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Fishermen, water skiers and boating enthusiasts filled the San Vicente Reservoir in Lakeside Thursday morning, marking the grand re-opening of the popular recreation area after eight years. Some people were so eager, they camped out overnight outside at the front gate off Moreno Avenue. The reservoir, owned by the city of San Diego, shut down […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /CBS8 Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority Quoted: Halla Razak
Closed for eight years because of a dam-raising project, the San Vicente Reservoir is scheduled to reopen to the public Thursday. The city of San Diego-owned body of water in the East County will be available for boating and fishing. The marina will include a six-lane boat ramp, concessions stand to rent boats and supplies, […]
California’s water problem is severe. Despite 2016 seeing a distinct improvement in precipitation over previous years, to almost average levels in many areas, much of the state is in extreme drought. As well as ordering mandatory water reductions, the state has also been looking to other solutions. “Shade balls,” the 4-inch wide black plastic balls […]
Tropical Storm Brings 3rd Day of Rain to San Diego
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7Heavy showers fell in San Diego early Wednesday, the third day of a storm system spurred by tropical weather moving north from Baja California. The storm, according to NBC7’s Whitney Southwick, will weaken by late morning producing just partly cloudy skies for the afternoon in most areas.The exception could be some possible thunderstorms in our […]
Big Crowd Fills San Vicente Reservoir On Re-Opening Day
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen Pearlman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityFishermen, water skiers and boating enthusiasts filled the San Vicente Reservoir in Lakeside Thursday morning, marking the grand re-opening of the popular recreation area after eight years. Some people were so eager, they camped out overnight outside at the front gate off Moreno Avenue. The reservoir, owned by the city of San Diego, shut down […]
San Vicente Reservoir will open Thursday after being closed 8 years
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS8 Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Halla Razak
Closed for eight years because of a dam-raising project, the San Vicente Reservoir is scheduled to reopen to the public Thursday. The city of San Diego-owned body of water in the East County will be available for boating and fishing. The marina will include a six-lane boat ramp, concessions stand to rent boats and supplies, […]
BLOG: The drought-busting balls that don’t bust drought
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Engadgetby Aaron SouppourisCalifornia’s water problem is severe. Despite 2016 seeing a distinct improvement in precipitation over previous years, to almost average levels in many areas, much of the state is in extreme drought. As well as ordering mandatory water reductions, the state has also been looking to other solutions. “Shade balls,” the 4-inch wide black plastic balls […]