The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor data, released Thursday, show that about 48% of California is in moderate drought. That’s up from 34% a week ago. An additional 30% of the state is abnormally dry, according to the data. The data were compiled Tuesday, so the figures do not reflect moisture from Southern California’s most […]
Escondido — Escondido City Councilman John Masson, 55, who had served on the council since 2012, passed away Tuesday evening after a lengthy battle with cancer. “I had the great honor to serve with John Masson on the City Council,” said former Mayor Sam Abed. “He was a great leader, a man of faith, who […]
More rain showers are expected Thursday throughout San Diego County and there is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon in the mountains and deserts. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch from noon Thursday through Thursday evening in the mountains and deserts. The low-pressure system making its way inland is expected to produce […]
Flags are at half-staff over city facilities this week as the City of Escondido mourns the passing of city councilmember John Masson, who died Tuesday night of cancer. They will remain at half-staff until Mr. Masson is interred. The city released the following statement Wednesday afternoon: “The Escondido City Council is saddened to announce the passing […]
Dry Conditions in California Continue to Expand, but Will March Rains Dent the Drought?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiThe most recent U.S. Drought Monitor data, released Thursday, show that about 48% of California is in moderate drought. That’s up from 34% a week ago. An additional 30% of the state is abnormally dry, according to the data. The data were compiled Tuesday, so the figures do not reflect moisture from Southern California’s most […]
Escondido Councilman John Masson Dies
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Pam Kragen and J. Harry Jones Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityEscondido — Escondido City Councilman John Masson, 55, who had served on the council since 2012, passed away Tuesday evening after a lengthy battle with cancer. “I had the great honor to serve with John Masson on the City Council,” said former Mayor Sam Abed. “He was a great leader, a man of faith, who […]
Scattered Showers, Flash Flood Watch in San Diego Forecast for Thursday
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinMore rain showers are expected Thursday throughout San Diego County and there is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon in the mountains and deserts. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch from noon Thursday through Thursday evening in the mountains and deserts. The low-pressure system making its way inland is expected to produce […]
Escondido City Councilmember John Masson Dies
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Escondido Times-Advocate Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityFlags are at half-staff over city facilities this week as the City of Escondido mourns the passing of city councilmember John Masson, who died Tuesday night of cancer. They will remain at half-staff until Mr. Masson is interred. The city released the following statement Wednesday afternoon: “The Escondido City Council is saddened to announce the passing […]