More than 3.7 inches of rain fell on the mountains above Azusa, winds topped 70 miles per hour and the San Fernando Valley escaped the possibility of a”small, brief tornado” as a strong squall line of rain blew through today. The line of strong storms, moving east, was in a line from Malibu to Burbank […]
Just how far could a wet winter go toward replenishing Southern California’s water reserves? Some. Maybe even a lot. But by itself that will not be enough to ensure we have the water for years ahead and inevitable droughts. Capturing and delivering sufficient supplies in a typical year is what really determines the reliability of […]
In yet another step to further protect against drought, the city of Carlsbad unveiled expansion efforts of its recycled water plant on Wednesday. Along with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld, Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall touted the $37 million project. Blumenfeld also announced the EPA is distributing more than $182 million, including the […]
A powerful storm moved into Southern California on Sunday, bringing unusually strong winds of up to 70 mph to Los Angeles and Ventura counties.Officials warned that the storm is forecast to bring heavy rain and a risk of flash floods, especially in recently burned areas that could see mud flow down hillsides. Strong winds were […]
Winter Storm Brings Heavy Rain to Southern California
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Daily Newsby By Hans LaetzMore than 3.7 inches of rain fell on the mountains above Azusa, winds topped 70 miles per hour and the San Fernando Valley escaped the possibility of a”small, brief tornado” as a strong squall line of rain blew through today. The line of strong storms, moving east, was in a line from Malibu to Burbank […]
OPINION: El Niño Won’t Cure Our Water Woes
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby By Jeffrey KightlingerJust how far could a wet winter go toward replenishing Southern California’s water reserves? Some. Maybe even a lot. But by itself that will not be enough to ensure we have the water for years ahead and inevitable droughts. Capturing and delivering sufficient supplies in a typical year is what really determines the reliability of […]
EPA, Carlsbad Team Up Against the Drought
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (Encinitas)by By Steve PuterskiIn yet another step to further protect against drought, the city of Carlsbad unveiled expansion efforts of its recycled water plant on Wednesday. Along with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld, Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall touted the $37 million project. Blumenfeld also announced the EPA is distributing more than $182 million, including the […]
Winds Topping 115 Mph Hit Southern California; 1 Killed When Tree Falls on Car
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Rong-Gong Lin II and Alice WaltonA powerful storm moved into Southern California on Sunday, bringing unusually strong winds of up to 70 mph to Los Angeles and Ventura counties.Officials warned that the storm is forecast to bring heavy rain and a risk of flash floods, especially in recently burned areas that could see mud flow down hillsides. Strong winds were […]