The San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to certify an environmental impact report for the city’s nearly $3 billion plan to recycle wastewater into drinking water, and approved the plan itself. Supporters of the so-called “Pure Water San Diego” program say it will provide residents and businesses with a stable, local supply of potable […]
Southern California was hit by scattered showers — with some areas experiencing thunder, lightning and spells of heavier rain — as a storm moved through the region late Sunday and early Monday. The National Weather Service said showers will continue on and off through Monday before giving way to clear skies by Tuesday. A stronger storm […]
The signs vie for space with political campaign placards at intersections along State Route 43 as a constant reminder to Central Valley residents. “No water, no jobs.” Trees along the roadside are yellowed and shrunken. In the distance a tractor creates a cloud of dust as it makes its way across a field. “Water=Jobs,” reads one billboard. […]
Large swaths of California will be pounded by rain this week, offering a bit of relief as the state enters a sixth year of drought. Southern California was hit by scattered showers — with some areas experiencing thunder, lightning and spells of heavier rain — as a storm moved through the region late Sunday and early […]
San Diego City Council Approves Recycled Water Plan
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination PlantThe San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to certify an environmental impact report for the city’s nearly $3 billion plan to recycle wastewater into drinking water, and approved the plan itself. Supporters of the so-called “Pure Water San Diego” program say it will provide residents and businesses with a stable, local supply of potable […]
Rain Moves Into Southern California With A Bigger Storm Forecast For Later In The Week
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Shelby GradSouthern California was hit by scattered showers — with some areas experiencing thunder, lightning and spells of heavier rain — as a storm moved through the region late Sunday and early Monday. The National Weather Service said showers will continue on and off through Monday before giving way to clear skies by Tuesday. A stronger storm […]
In This California Congressional District, Water Is More Important Than Donald Trump
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Sarah D. WireThe signs vie for space with political campaign placards at intersections along State Route 43 as a constant reminder to Central Valley residents. “No water, no jobs.” Trees along the roadside are yellowed and shrunken. In the distance a tractor creates a cloud of dust as it makes its way across a field. “Water=Jobs,” reads one billboard. […]
California Braces For Series Of Rain Storms
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Joseph SernaLarge swaths of California will be pounded by rain this week, offering a bit of relief as the state enters a sixth year of drought. Southern California was hit by scattered showers — with some areas experiencing thunder, lightning and spells of heavier rain — as a storm moved through the region late Sunday and early […]