Maybe we ought to change the name Valley Center to “Shut-off City!” Besides one holiday shut-down greeting from SDG&E three weeks ago and another post-New Year kick in the teeth this week, add a 10-day water shutdown by the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) that began December 7—to be followed two months later by […]
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning through Thursday for San Diego County’s mountains and valleys. “Our brush is dry, the (humidity) is down, and now we have this wind event,” said Brent Pascua, a battalion chief with Cal Fire. “That’s a prime recipe for a large wildfire.”
San Diego Gas & Electric said early Wednesday that it is rapidly turning off power to many of its customers to help minimize the chances of sparking a wildfire as strong Santa Ana winds continue to lash San Diego County. Winds gusted more than 40 mph at Camp Pendleton before dawn Wednesday and 80 mph […]
San Diego County — in the midst of one of the driest periods on record — will be lashed by unusually cold and expansive Santa Ana winds early Wednesday that could spark wildfires, snap trees and knock out power, the National Weather Service said. The enormous wind storm will shoot into Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside […]
Another Water Shutdown Coming in February
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Valley Roadrunnerby David Ross Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityMaybe we ought to change the name Valley Center to “Shut-off City!” Besides one holiday shut-down greeting from SDG&E three weeks ago and another post-New Year kick in the teeth this week, add a 10-day water shutdown by the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) that began December 7—to be followed two months later by […]
Elevated Fire Risk Through Thursday for San Diego County Mountains and Valleys
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /KPBSby Katie Anastas Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning through Thursday for San Diego County’s mountains and valleys. “Our brush is dry, the (humidity) is down, and now we have this wind event,” said Brent Pascua, a battalion chief with Cal Fire. “That’s a prime recipe for a large wildfire.”
SDG&E Rapidly Turning Off Power to Customers as Santa Ana Winds Slam San Diego County
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsSan Diego Gas & Electric said early Wednesday that it is rapidly turning off power to many of its customers to help minimize the chances of sparking a wildfire as strong Santa Ana winds continue to lash San Diego County. Winds gusted more than 40 mph at Camp Pendleton before dawn Wednesday and 80 mph […]
Red Flag Fire Weather Warning Issued for Critically Dry San Diego County
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsSan Diego County — in the midst of one of the driest periods on record — will be lashed by unusually cold and expansive Santa Ana winds early Wednesday that could spark wildfires, snap trees and knock out power, the National Weather Service said. The enormous wind storm will shoot into Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside […]