In San Diego County and across California, it’s been an awesome April for precipitation. The Sierra snow pack, although still much smaller than normal for this point in spring, has partially made up what had been a huge shortfall just a few weeks ago. And just about every place from the desert to the coast […]
When it rains in Tijuana, it pours sewage. That’s been the reality for decades and recent storms hit the border area hard. It’s a reminder that while energy and attention have been focused on trying to rein in the coronavirus pandemic, other big problems remain.
A 10-person crew is in the midst of a three-week shelter-in-place shift at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, relieving an initial crew that self-quarantined on site for three weeks to continue producing clean drinking water for county residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting March 19, the first crew of 10 “mission-critical employees” was stationed […]
Wet Spring a Boon to Water Supply, Native Plants
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Robert Krier Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn San Diego County and across California, it’s been an awesome April for precipitation. The Sierra snow pack, although still much smaller than normal for this point in spring, has partially made up what had been a huge shortfall just a few weeks ago. And just about every place from the desert to the coast […]
Huge Border Sewage Spills Underscore Need to Keep Solution Moving Forward
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union TribuneWhen it rains in Tijuana, it pours sewage. That’s been the reality for decades and recent storms hit the border area hard. It’s a reminder that while energy and attention have been focused on trying to rein in the coronavirus pandemic, other big problems remain.
12-Hour Shifts, Sleeping in RVs: Carlsbad Desalination Plant Gets New Crew
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby City News ServiceA 10-person crew is in the midst of a three-week shelter-in-place shift at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, relieving an initial crew that self-quarantined on site for three weeks to continue producing clean drinking water for county residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting March 19, the first crew of 10 “mission-critical employees” was stationed […]
After Last Week’s Storm, April is Already 3rd Wettest Month on Record
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinAlthough a mere 13 days old, this is the third-wettest April on record in San Diego, the National Weather Service reported Monday.