For much of human history, we’ve tried to move sewage – worthless, dangerous and disgusting – as far away from us as possible. Now, sewage has become a valuable commodity. Water agencies across San Diego County are working on projects to turn sewer water into water that’s clean enough to spread on lawns or even […]
Los Angeles County is considering a controversial plan to spur housing development in rural unincorporated areas by allowing property owners to haul in drinking water if no other source is available. If adopted, the initiative would make 42,677 parcels in the northern one-third of the county potentially eligible to construct as many as 3,680 single-family homes […]
The county Board of Supervisors has approved the final map for Paseo Village Townhomes, a condominium project just north of state Route 67 and bordered by La Brea, Day and Vermont streets. The condo project by Ramona developer Steve Powell will consist of 31 dwelling units on 2.28 acres and include street improvements. Also at […]
So, that “Godzilla” El Niño that had a “95 percent chance” of coming and was “too big to fail“? Yeah, it didn’t happen (at least not in SoCal). What resulted, instead, was a cooling of the Pacific around the equator, which suggested that a La Niña may be approaching. This was unwelcomed news; while El […]
The Strange Battle to Control a Bunch of Sewage
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry RivardFor much of human history, we’ve tried to move sewage – worthless, dangerous and disgusting – as far away from us as possible. Now, sewage has become a valuable commodity. Water agencies across San Diego County are working on projects to turn sewer water into water that’s clean enough to spread on lawns or even […]
Los Angeles County Proposal to Let Landowners Use Hauled-In Water Worries Environmentalists
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Louis SahagunLos Angeles County is considering a controversial plan to spur housing development in rural unincorporated areas by allowing property owners to haul in drinking water if no other source is available. If adopted, the initiative would make 42,677 parcels in the northern one-third of the county potentially eligible to construct as many as 3,680 single-family homes […]
Community event permit workshop, chamber mixer, water conservation and more
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinel Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe county Board of Supervisors has approved the final map for Paseo Village Townhomes, a condominium project just north of state Route 67 and bordered by La Brea, Day and Vermont streets. The condo project by Ramona developer Steve Powell will consist of 31 dwelling units on 2.28 acres and include street improvements. Also at […]
Actually, La Niña Might Be A Big Bust Too
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /LAist (Hollywood)by Tim LocSo, that “Godzilla” El Niño that had a “95 percent chance” of coming and was “too big to fail“? Yeah, it didn’t happen (at least not in SoCal). What resulted, instead, was a cooling of the Pacific around the equator, which suggested that a La Niña may be approaching. This was unwelcomed news; while El […]