A perfect combination of cosmic events will occur this holiday season to bring astronomically high tides known as king tides to San Diego just before Christmas, forecasters say. The phenomenon, which describes what are typically some of the highest tides of the year, are scheduled to occur on Dec. 23 and 24. A second round […]
The cavalry is coming, so to speak, in the form of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which entered into a feasibility study agreement with local and state government agencies to find shovel-ready solutions for saving the Salton Sea. The significance of the collaboration was highlighted at a signing ceremony held at the North Shores […]
Ramona Municipal Water District directors next month will discuss a proposal to waive water and sewer service fees for accessory dwelling units built at the same time as a single-family home. Directors reviewed fees for small accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs or granny flats, at their Dec. 13 meeting. But instead of approving […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to review both short-term and long-term options for restoring the Salton Sea, which could ultimately net billions for major public works to restore the crashing ecosystem of California’s largest water body. First up, the federal agency will, by March 1 of next year, complete streamlined federal environmental […]
King Tides for the Holidays: Exceptionally High Tides Could Bring Flooding to San Diego Ahead of Christmas
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Christina BravoA perfect combination of cosmic events will occur this holiday season to bring astronomically high tides known as king tides to San Diego just before Christmas, forecasters say. The phenomenon, which describes what are typically some of the highest tides of the year, are scheduled to occur on Dec. 23 and 24. A second round […]
Multiagency Deal Aims to Address Salton Sea
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Calexico Chronicle by Mike SalorioThe cavalry is coming, so to speak, in the form of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which entered into a feasibility study agreement with local and state government agencies to find shovel-ready solutions for saving the Salton Sea. The significance of the collaboration was highlighted at a signing ceremony held at the North Shores […]
Ramona Water District Considers Waiving Fees for Granny Flats
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinelby Julie GallantRamona Municipal Water District directors next month will discuss a proposal to waive water and sewer service fees for accessory dwelling units built at the same time as a single-family home. Directors reviewed fees for small accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs or granny flats, at their Dec. 13 meeting. But instead of approving […]
Army Corps Study of Salton Sea Could Yield Billions for Long-Term Restoration
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sunby Janet WilsonThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to review both short-term and long-term options for restoring the Salton Sea, which could ultimately net billions for major public works to restore the crashing ecosystem of California’s largest water body. First up, the federal agency will, by March 1 of next year, complete streamlined federal environmental […]