The head of California’s electric grid said Wednesday he is “guardedly optimistic” that the state will avoid rotating blackouts this summer, but warned that voluntary cooperation during Flex Alerts will be necessary. Elliot Mainzer, president and CEO of the California Independent System Operator, said utilities throughout the state have built up power reserves and invested in new technology […]
As crews continue to combat wildfires in Northern California, the southern part of the state is preparing for extreme heat and elevated fire danger. The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued an excessive heat warning across portions of Southern California’s high desert, with the Apple and Lucerne valleys preparing for temperatures that could climb as high as […]
Imperial Irrigation District officials are making a last-ditch effort to amend or kill proposed legislation that could fundamentally transform the governing board of the agency, Assembly Bill 1021. At the heart of the issue is how the bill could force the district — which provides water and power to virtually all of Imperial County, and […]
Sandra L. Kerl, general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, issued the following statement on today’s expanded drought declaration and proclamation of a state emergency by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his call for Californians to voluntarily reduce water use by 15%: “While the San Diego region is thankfully drought-safe this summer due to […]
Head of California Grid Expresses ‘Guarded Optimism’ About Avoiding Summer Blackouts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinThe head of California’s electric grid said Wednesday he is “guardedly optimistic” that the state will avoid rotating blackouts this summer, but warned that voluntary cooperation during Flex Alerts will be necessary. Elliot Mainzer, president and CEO of the California Independent System Operator, said utilities throughout the state have built up power reserves and invested in new technology […]
Southland Heat Wave Will Bring Unstable Conditions, Intense Fire Danger
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley SmithAs crews continue to combat wildfires in Northern California, the southern part of the state is preparing for extreme heat and elevated fire danger. The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued an excessive heat warning across portions of Southern California’s high desert, with the Apple and Lucerne valleys preparing for temperatures that could climb as high as […]
IID Pounds Pavement to Head Off Bill
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Holtville Tribuneby Antoine Abou-DiwanImperial Irrigation District officials are making a last-ditch effort to amend or kill proposed legislation that could fundamentally transform the governing board of the agency, Assembly Bill 1021. At the heart of the issue is how the bill could force the district — which provides water and power to virtually all of Imperial County, and […]
Water Authority General Manager Statement on Governor Newsom’s Expanded Drought Proclamation
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySandra L. Kerl, general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, issued the following statement on today’s expanded drought declaration and proclamation of a state emergency by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his call for Californians to voluntarily reduce water use by 15%: “While the San Diego region is thankfully drought-safe this summer due to […]