Southern California’s “Godzilla” El Niño never arrived, but the rain that did fall gave the state some relief from the drought, officials said this week. Although the southern half of the state missed out on much of the rainfall, the northern half got more than average this winter. And the state did a better job […]
Water agencies across California are signaling that we may be able to turn the spigot back on, thanks to a decent wet winter and spring in the northern part of the state. But the sense that the worst of the drought may be behind us is dangerous. The State Water Resources Control Board — the folks […]
It has been a year since Steven Latino has been able to put his fishing boat on Diamond Valley Lake. An avid fisherman who happens to be the city engineer for Hemet, Latino said that since the lake was closed to private boats in April 2015 because of low water levels, he has made a […]
Water Mandates May be Ditched
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Moorpark Acorn (Camarillo)by By Hector GonzalezSouthern California’s “Godzilla” El Niño never arrived, but the rain that did fall gave the state some relief from the drought, officials said this week. Although the southern half of the state missed out on much of the rainfall, the northern half got more than average this winter. And the state did a better job […]
OPINION: Don’t Let Your Water-Saving Habits Dry Up
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ventura County StarWater agencies across California are signaling that we may be able to turn the spigot back on, thanks to a decent wet winter and spring in the northern part of the state. But the sense that the worst of the drought may be behind us is dangerous. The State Water Resources Control Board — the folks […]
HEMET: Diamond Valley Lake to Reopen to Private Boats
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Press-Enterprise (Riverside) by By Craig ShultzIt has been a year since Steven Latino has been able to put his fishing boat on Diamond Valley Lake. An avid fisherman who happens to be the city engineer for Hemet, Latino said that since the lake was closed to private boats in April 2015 because of low water levels, he has made a […]
Boosted by Desalination, San Diego County Water Brings Refunding
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Bond Buyer (New York) Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWith water from a desalination plant flowing through its pipes, the San Diego County Water Authority heads to market with a $340 million refunding.