A speeding wildfire in California that turned hundreds of homes near Lake Isabella to piles of twisted rubble has forced a conversation about how to minimize destruction in the most populous state experiencing the effects of climate change. Wildfires in the last years have killed several people in California, a drought-prone state experiencing a five-year […]
The state budget Gov. Jerry Brown signed this week includes $80.5 million for restoration of the Salton Sea — more than California has ever allocated for the state’s largest and most troubled lake. “This is a great step in the right direction. I don’t think anyone, including the state, believes that this is enough to […]
Southern California is known for its sun, sand, and of course, it’s snakes. And thanks to our ongoing drought, rattlesnakes are making their way out of the hills and into our yards in record numbers.“They’re out in full force right now,” said Bo Slyapich, who is known as the “rattlesnake wrangler.” He specializes in snake removal, relocation, […]
A rainy winter in Northern California may have strengthened the state’s water supply, but San Juan Capistrano is keeping conservation tools in place in case Southern California’s drought continues. The City Council voted 5-0 at its June 21 meeting to keep in place the city’s Stage 2 water alert, which limits lawn watering and irrigation […]
Deadly California Wildfires Spark Debate About Development
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Associated Press (As Published by KPBS)A speeding wildfire in California that turned hundreds of homes near Lake Isabella to piles of twisted rubble has forced a conversation about how to minimize destruction in the most populous state experiencing the effects of climate change. Wildfires in the last years have killed several people in California, a drought-prone state experiencing a five-year […]
Salton Sea Restoration Gets $80.5 Million In State Budget
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby Brooke RuthThe state budget Gov. Jerry Brown signed this week includes $80.5 million for restoration of the Salton Sea — more than California has ever allocated for the state’s largest and most troubled lake. “This is a great step in the right direction. I don’t think anyone, including the state, believes that this is enough to […]
Record Number of Rattlesnakes Making Their Way Into Yards Due to Drought
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS Los AngelesSouthern California is known for its sun, sand, and of course, it’s snakes. And thanks to our ongoing drought, rattlesnakes are making their way out of the hills and into our yards in record numbers.“They’re out in full force right now,” said Bo Slyapich, who is known as the “rattlesnake wrangler.” He specializes in snake removal, relocation, […]
San Juan Capistrano Keeps Water Rules in Place, Seeks Relaxation of State Mandate
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby Fred SweglesA rainy winter in Northern California may have strengthened the state’s water supply, but San Juan Capistrano is keeping conservation tools in place in case Southern California’s drought continues. The City Council voted 5-0 at its June 21 meeting to keep in place the city’s Stage 2 water alert, which limits lawn watering and irrigation […]