The rain brought into Santa Barbara County by an atmospheric river Tuesday turned out to be less that forecast, but it still totaled between about 1.4 and 2 inches in most areas, although there were some notable exceptions. Damage was also less as a result, with only minor localized mud flows, flooded streets and a […]
The Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved a 5% increase in the per diem pay board members receive. The directors had been receiving $121.55 for each meeting. The board’s 5-0 vote Feb. 27 increased that amount to $127.63. Per diem payments are given for each meeting involving FPUD business, but a director may not be […]
San Diego County received one of the heaviest soakings of the winter Wednesday from a storm that dropped 2 to 3 inches of rain at the coast and 5-plus inches in the mountains — precipitation that caused a large sinkhole on state Route 78 and numerous traffic accidents. Caltrans said commuters began to report the […]
Santa Barbara County Rainfall More Than 200% of Average to Date
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Lompoc Recordby Mike HodgsonThe rain brought into Santa Barbara County by an atmospheric river Tuesday turned out to be less that forecast, but it still totaled between about 1.4 and 2 inches in most areas, although there were some notable exceptions. Damage was also less as a result, with only minor localized mud flows, flooded streets and a […]
Atmospheric River Hits San Diego County Causing Flooding, Downed Trees and Sinkholes
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS8Many areas have seen upwards of two inches of rain. The rain has caused sinkholes in Scripps Ranch and Encinitas to grow even bigger.
FPUD Increases Board Member Per Diem
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Village Newsby Joe NaimanThe Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved a 5% increase in the per diem pay board members receive. The directors had been receiving $121.55 for each meeting. The board’s 5-0 vote Feb. 27 increased that amount to $127.63. Per diem payments are given for each meeting involving FPUD business, but a director may not be […]
Late-Winter Storm Leaves Behind Flooding, Freeway Sinkhole
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins, Karen Kucher, and Caleb LunettaSan Diego County received one of the heaviest soakings of the winter Wednesday from a storm that dropped 2 to 3 inches of rain at the coast and 5-plus inches in the mountains — precipitation that caused a large sinkhole on state Route 78 and numerous traffic accidents. Caltrans said commuters began to report the […]