Dignitaries from Southern California water world made a big deal Thursday over Riverside officials agreeing to purchase water from oversupplied San Diego. That deal is nothing compared to the larger one San Diego is pursuing to sell its water supplies across state lines for likely a much higher price. It’s a long way off from […]
First, a candidate with ties to a ten billion dollar data center project is also running for a board seat on Imperial County’s water and power agency. Then, we’ll tell you how and why trust in elections has decreased. Also, a look at e-bike injuries as the full San Diego City Council will soon make […]
Unseasonably warm weather this week is raising concerns among firefighters in San Diego County, as dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires. Cal Fire and San Diego County Fire officials say higher temperatures can quickly dry out vegetation, creating ideal fuel for fast-moving fires.
Burnet Wohlford’s family built Escondido’s water supply. More than a century ago, his great-grandfather, Alvin, directed water to the area from the San Luis Rey River along a rock and brush canal. It’s a legacy built into the landscape, the dammed reservoir northeast of town bearing the family’s name. But all these years later, the […]
Riverside Water Sale Is Done; Deal with Feds Doesn’t Actually Exist
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Quoted: Dan DenhamDignitaries from Southern California water world made a big deal Thursday over Riverside officials agreeing to purchase water from oversupplied San Diego. That deal is nothing compared to the larger one San Diego is pursuing to sell its water supplies across state lines for likely a much higher price. It’s a long way off from […]
Candidate With Ties to Data Center Project Is Running for Water and Power Agency Board Seat
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /KPBS by Lawrence K. JacksonFirst, a candidate with ties to a ten billion dollar data center project is also running for a board seat on Imperial County’s water and power agency. Then, we’ll tell you how and why trust in elections has decreased. Also, a look at e-bike injuries as the full San Diego City Council will soon make […]
San Diego County Fire Officials Warn of Rising Wildfire Risk As Temperatures Climb
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /CBS 8Unseasonably warm weather this week is raising concerns among firefighters in San Diego County, as dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires. Cal Fire and San Diego County Fire officials say higher temperatures can quickly dry out vegetation, creating ideal fuel for fast-moving fires.
Escondido Has Some of San Diego County’s Priciest Water. Avocado Growers Have Waited a Decade for a Lifeline.
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Lucas RobinsonBurnet Wohlford’s family built Escondido’s water supply. More than a century ago, his great-grandfather, Alvin, directed water to the area from the San Luis Rey River along a rock and brush canal. It’s a legacy built into the landscape, the dammed reservoir northeast of town bearing the family’s name. But all these years later, the […]