Extreme heat is expected in the San Diego County deserts Monday and the triple-digits temperatures won’t let up until this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. High pressure will weaken Monday and cause a slight dip in temperatures, but conditions will strengthen on Tuesday and bring temperatures back up through Friday, forecasters said. The NWS […]
With many people working during the pandemic, a North County group gathered to thank farmworkers by having a “Caravan of Appreciation.” Those who joined in the car parade want to remind people farmworkers are still out in the fields maintaining the region’s food supply during COVID-19. “We want to bring light to the importance of […]
San Diego County farmers who grow cut flowers and ornamental plants have seen their sales decline, while other farmers who sell produce are taking less of a hit.
Seventeen above ground steel tanks and two underground concrete reservoirs play a vital role in the Vallecitos Water District’s mission to provide clean, safe, and reliable water to its 105,000 district residents. Maintenance and cleaning of the tanks and reservoirs is a critically important process. Without regular washouts, tanks can accumulate large amounts of sediment, prohibiting […]
Extreme Heat Expected in San Diego County Deserts Through Friday
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TV - City News Serviceby City News ServiceExtreme heat is expected in the San Diego County deserts Monday and the triple-digits temperatures won’t let up until this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. High pressure will weaken Monday and cause a slight dip in temperatures, but conditions will strengthen on Tuesday and bring temperatures back up through Friday, forecasters said. The NWS […]
Dozens Show Up to Thank San Diego Farmworkers With a ‘Caravan of Appreciation’
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC San Diegoby Brenda Gregorio-Nieto and Erika CervantesWith many people working during the pandemic, a North County group gathered to thank farmworkers by having a “Caravan of Appreciation.” Those who joined in the car parade want to remind people farmworkers are still out in the fields maintaining the region’s food supply during COVID-19. “We want to bring light to the importance of […]
San Diego County Farmers See Big Drop in Flower Sales
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KPBSby Anne SnabesSan Diego County farmers who grow cut flowers and ornamental plants have seen their sales decline, while other farmers who sell produce are taking less of a hit.
Tank Cleaning Program Helps Vallecitos Water District Maintain Safe Water Supply
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkSeventeen above ground steel tanks and two underground concrete reservoirs play a vital role in the Vallecitos Water District’s mission to provide clean, safe, and reliable water to its 105,000 district residents. Maintenance and cleaning of the tanks and reservoirs is a critically important process. Without regular washouts, tanks can accumulate large amounts of sediment, prohibiting […]