Artificial turf is not the way to squeeze more time out of Oceanside’s playing fields, members of the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission said last week. Health concerns, maintenance costs, and the disposal of the worn-out plastic all need more study, said Commissioner Diane Strader. Several of the commissioners said the city should build more […]
California researchers have found that oxygen levels and water temperatures play a key role in the health of deep-sea fish populations. San Diego and Monterey Bay scientists studied fish on the floor of the Gulf of California. “This is an example of some of the video that we are analyzing for this research,” said Natalya […]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake on San Diego’s Rose Canyon Fault could damage 100,000 residences, cause widespread road and bridge failures, and make parts of Mission Bay sink about a foot, according to the most detailed disaster scenario ever done on the region. Such a temblor could also cut gas and water service between La Jolla […]
What would California be without the beach? I grew up in Irvine with an awareness of how fortunate we are to live near the ocean. As a child, my parents and babysitters took me and my brother to Corona Del Mar and Newport Beach frequently during the summer. I have many happy memories of enjoying […]
Grass or Artificial Turf? Oceanside Weighs Pros and Cons
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil DiehlArtificial turf is not the way to squeeze more time out of Oceanside’s playing fields, members of the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission said last week. Health concerns, maintenance costs, and the disposal of the worn-out plastic all need more study, said Commissioner Diane Strader. Several of the commissioners said the city should build more […]
California Scientists Study Climate Change at Bottom of the Ocean
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /KPBSby Erik AndersonCalifornia researchers have found that oxygen levels and water temperatures play a key role in the health of deep-sea fish populations. San Diego and Monterey Bay scientists studied fish on the floor of the Gulf of California. “This is an example of some of the video that we are analyzing for this research,” said Natalya […]
San Diego Would Suffer Catastrophic Damage if Rose Canyon Fault Produces 6.9 Earthquake
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsA magnitude 6.9 earthquake on San Diego’s Rose Canyon Fault could damage 100,000 residences, cause widespread road and bridge failures, and make parts of Mission Bay sink about a foot, according to the most detailed disaster scenario ever done on the region. Such a temblor could also cut gas and water service between La Jolla […]
Opinion: Poseidon Desalination Would Worsen Environmental Injustice in Orange County
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /Voice of OCby Adriana MaestasWhat would California be without the beach? I grew up in Irvine with an awareness of how fortunate we are to live near the ocean. As a child, my parents and babysitters took me and my brother to Corona Del Mar and Newport Beach frequently during the summer. I have many happy memories of enjoying […]