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 […]
Hopping from one rock to another, Sue Ann Arens led her two boxers one recent afternoon up and down the uneven slopes of Folsom Lake, which years of drought have stripped bare. Their daily walks along Sacramento’s backyard reservoir had become a hike through the lake bed. Well-worn trails threaded through clusters of brush in […]
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 […]
Drought-Depleted Folsom Lake Is Rising, but It’s Still Far From Its Level-Best
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Rosanna XiaHopping from one rock to another, Sue Ann Arens led her two boxers one recent afternoon up and down the uneven slopes of Folsom Lake, which years of drought have stripped bare. Their daily walks along Sacramento’s backyard reservoir had become a hike through the lake bed. Well-worn trails threaded through clusters of brush in […]