Hear from Water Authority Senior Water Resources Specialist Efren Lopez about where San Diego’s water supply stands during this very dry start to the 2025 Water Year.
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 […]
What You Need to Know About San Diego’s Water Supply
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityHear from Water Authority Senior Water Resources Specialist Efren Lopez about where San Diego’s water supply stands during this very dry start to the 2025 Water Year.
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 […]