Imperial Irrigation District, California’s third largest public power provider and the largest irrigation district in the nation, will be extending its voluntary on-site shelter-in-place program at designated critical facilities for a core group of employees. To keep employees safe and to ensure that the district’s water and energy systems remain operational during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
The San Diego Food System Alliance is calling on San Diego County leaders and residents to recognize the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on our local food system—including food businesses, farms and fisheries, food and farm workers, and food security.
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down Southern California in mid-March, squeezing the life out of the region’s economy. But there may be a silver lining. The pandemic response got people out of their cars.
The Lake Jennings campground will reopen Monday, May 18 – but only for recreational vehicles (RVs). No tent camping will be allowed yet, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recreational side of the lake will remain closed.
IID Begins Second Wave of Sheltering Employees at Work
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC Palm Springsby Taylor MartinezImperial Irrigation District, California’s third largest public power provider and the largest irrigation district in the nation, will be extending its voluntary on-site shelter-in-place program at designated critical facilities for a core group of employees. To keep employees safe and to ensure that the district’s water and energy systems remain operational during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
7 Things You Can Do Now to Support San Diego Farms, Food Economy
/in Colorado River Basin, Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Hoa QuachThe San Diego Food System Alliance is calling on San Diego County leaders and residents to recognize the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on our local food system—including food businesses, farms and fisheries, food and farm workers, and food security.
San Diego is Shrinking Carbon Footprint During COVID-19 Shutdown
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM-TVby Erik AndersonThe COVID-19 pandemic shut down Southern California in mid-March, squeezing the life out of the region’s economy. But there may be a silver lining. The pandemic response got people out of their cars.
Lake Jennings Campground Opens for RVs
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East County Magazineby Miriam RafteryThe Lake Jennings campground will reopen Monday, May 18 – but only for recreational vehicles (RVs). No tent camping will be allowed yet, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recreational side of the lake will remain closed.