This year’s El Niño rains have had a limited impact on our part of the state. Water conservation remains as critical as ever as California enters into its fifth year of drought. Sierra Madre City Council approved a measure earlier this month that would increase the penalty rate assessed on excess water use. The City […]
One of the best fishing destinations in Southern California is now open again to private boats, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. For the first time in more than a year, private boats were allowed to drive down the boat ramp and skim the waters of Diamond Valley Lake near Temecula. The low […]
El Niño’s rains didn’t end California’s drought, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein urged Senate colleagues Tuesday to hurry and find a compromise on a package of bills to address the water crisis in the West. “There appears to be no immediate end in sight,” Feinstein said. “The drought is going to continue through next year.” Feinstein testified […]
Sierra Madre Excess Water Use Penalties to Increase
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Pasadena NowThis year’s El Niño rains have had a limited impact on our part of the state. Water conservation remains as critical as ever as California enters into its fifth year of drought. Sierra Madre City Council approved a measure earlier this month that would increase the penalty rate assessed on excess water use. The City […]
Diamond Valley Lake Reopens to Private Boats After More Than Year-Long Suspension
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC7 (Los Angeles) by By Rob McMillanOne of the best fishing destinations in Southern California is now open again to private boats, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. For the first time in more than a year, private boats were allowed to drive down the boat ramp and skim the waters of Diamond Valley Lake near Temecula. The low […]
U-T Q&As with Supervisor Dave Roberts
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe U-T Editorial Board met with the Board of Supervisor candidates recently. Here is an edited transcript of the Q&A with Supervisor Dave Roberts.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Pushes Senate Subcommittee for Water Bill to Address California’s Drought
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by Sarah D. WireEl Niño’s rains didn’t end California’s drought, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein urged Senate colleagues Tuesday to hurry and find a compromise on a package of bills to address the water crisis in the West. “There appears to be no immediate end in sight,” Feinstein said. “The drought is going to continue through next year.” Feinstein testified […]