/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center)by GARY ARANT Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
After over a year of cutbacks and water use restrictions, we are now telling you, “everything is improving, and we have a full water supply.” I am sure that if we water folks had any credibility left with you, it’s probably now vanished. Yes, water supply wise, things are better. Much of California did receive […]
Improving water conditions in the northern part of the state due to this year’s El Niño rains will mean loosening water restrictions in Long Beach. The Water Department Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to move Long Beach to a Stage 1 water shortage — downgraded from the Stage 2 water shortage that was in effect […]
Clouds of toxic dust. Piles of dead fish and birds. Selenium-laced waters. Observers often wax apocalyptic when talking about the Salton Sea, and part of that narrative is the inevitable reminder that this blight isn’t natural, that the sea only exists because the Colorado River breached a man-made canal in 1905. But to millions of […]
It’s time to crank up those fans and air conditioners because the next few days are going to be hot. The first extended heat wave of the season has been forecast for inland regions of the Southland for the rest of the week, with triple-digit temperatures on tap for the San Fernando and Antelope valleys, […]
Water Supply . . .The News Is Good (?)
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center)by GARY ARANT Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAfter over a year of cutbacks and water use restrictions, we are now telling you, “everything is improving, and we have a full water supply.” I am sure that if we water folks had any credibility left with you, it’s probably now vanished. Yes, water supply wise, things are better. Much of California did receive […]
Long Beach Water Department Eases Watering Restrictions
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Gazette Newspapers (Long Beach)by Jennifer Rice EpsteinImproving water conditions in the northern part of the state due to this year’s El Niño rains will mean loosening water restrictions in Long Beach. The Water Department Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to move Long Beach to a Stage 1 water shortage — downgraded from the Stage 2 water shortage that was in effect […]
OPINION: ‘Accidental’ Salton Sea has a purpose worth saving
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Brigid McCormackClouds of toxic dust. Piles of dead fish and birds. Selenium-laced waters. Observers often wax apocalyptic when talking about the Salton Sea, and part of that narrative is the inevitable reminder that this blight isn’t natural, that the sea only exists because the Colorado River breached a man-made canal in 1905. But to millions of […]
Triple-digit temperatures in store for parts of Southern California this week
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Hailey Branson-PottsIt’s time to crank up those fans and air conditioners because the next few days are going to be hot. The first extended heat wave of the season has been forecast for inland regions of the Southland for the rest of the week, with triple-digit temperatures on tap for the San Fernando and Antelope valleys, […]