COVID-19 wastewater data now shows that the record spread of the virus in San Diego is beginning to fall. “We’re coming off the surge for sure,” said UC San Diego Professor Rob Knight. “However, it’s possible that cases will continue to rise or maybe peak around now.” Knight leads the project that has been analyzing San Diegans […]
San Diego County is in the midst of moderate drought conditions, even after experiencing its 28th-wettest December on record, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). For farmers like Charley Wolk in Fallbrook, last month’s rain was money to their ears. “That December rain was verging on miraculous,” Wolk said.
In its ongoing effort to keep ratepayers and the community informed, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District produced its first “Year In Review” video report for 2021. The video showcases key achievements of the District, using an accessible digital video format to share details, images, and key facts with ratepayers through a familiar, trusted online platform posted to […]
In a wealthy enclave along the Santa Monica Mountains that is a haven for celebrities, residents are now facing more aggressive consequences for wasting water. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District northwest of Los Angeles hopes to spur water savings by making it easier to fine households that go over their allotted “water budgets” and […]
COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Shows San Diego’s Case Surge is Slowing
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TVby Matt Hoffman and Nicholas McVickerCOVID-19 wastewater data now shows that the record spread of the virus in San Diego is beginning to fall. “We’re coming off the surge for sure,” said UC San Diego Professor Rob Knight. “However, it’s possible that cases will continue to rise or maybe peak around now.” Knight leads the project that has been analyzing San Diegans […]
Record-Setting December Rains Spell Relief for San Diego Area Farmers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC San Diegoby Omari FlemingSan Diego County is in the midst of moderate drought conditions, even after experiencing its 28th-wettest December on record, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). For farmers like Charley Wolk in Fallbrook, last month’s rain was money to their ears. “That December rain was verging on miraculous,” Wolk said.
New Video Highlights Olivenhain Municipal Water District Achievements in 2021
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkIn its ongoing effort to keep ratepayers and the community informed, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District produced its first “Year In Review” video report for 2021. The video showcases key achievements of the District, using an accessible digital video format to share details, images, and key facts with ratepayers through a familiar, trusted online platform posted to […]
In Wealthy LA Enclave, Harsher Penalties for Wasting Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Kathleen RonayneIn a wealthy enclave along the Santa Monica Mountains that is a haven for celebrities, residents are now facing more aggressive consequences for wasting water. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District northwest of Los Angeles hopes to spur water savings by making it easier to fine households that go over their allotted “water budgets” and […]