Amid deepening drought and record-breaking temperatures across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to San Luis Obispo County Thursday to discuss the state’s emergency response, preparations for a potential third dry year and proposed investments to address immediate needs and build long-term water resilience.
Note the height and width of plant species when they mature when choosing plants for new sustainable landscapes. Proper plant placement, taking into account the mature plant’s size, will limit the need for regular pruning, and reduce the amount of maintenance required over time. While regular pruning and removal of dead plant materials is vital […]
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 […]
Governor Newsom Addresses California’s Response to Deepening Drought Conditions
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS8 San Diegoby CBS News 8 Team Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAmid deepening drought and record-breaking temperatures across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to San Luis Obispo County Thursday to discuss the state’s emergency response, preparations for a potential third dry year and proposed investments to address immediate needs and build long-term water resilience.
Provide Room to Grow in Your Sustainable Landscape Plan
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkNote the height and width of plant species when they mature when choosing plants for new sustainable landscapes. Proper plant placement, taking into account the mature plant’s size, will limit the need for regular pruning, and reduce the amount of maintenance required over time. While regular pruning and removal of dead plant materials is vital […]
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 […]