Gusty Santa Ana winds and high temperatures will slightly increase the danger of fire Tuesday in San Diego County, according to the National Weather Service. A low-pressure system hanging over Southern California will produce Santa Ana winds with gusts that could reach 30 mph in San Diego County, meteorologist Stefanie Sullivan said. Humidity could drop […]
Crews from the Fallbrook Public Utility District are helping rebuild water services in Paradise, Calif. after the devastating November 2018 Camp Fire. The Camp Fire burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 18,793 structures, caused 85 deaths and three firefighter injuries. The Camp Fire is the deadliest, most destructive fire in California’s history, according to CAL FIRE. Colter […]
The Santa Fe Irrigation District board recommended moving forward with a new five-tier rate structure for its proposed three percent water rate increase. The vote was 4-1 with Director Marlene King opposed. The Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) board is expected to make a final decision on the rates by January 2020 to ensure the […]
San Diego County supervisors received a five-year strategic plan Tuesday to continue improving firefighting and emergency medical services in unincorporated areas, provided by San Diego County Fire, the County Fire Authority-CAL FIRE entity the County has supported with more than $500 million since 2008. The new plan runs from 2020 through 2025. It focuses on […]
Gusty Santa Ana Winds Increase Risk of Fire Weather
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinGusty Santa Ana winds and high temperatures will slightly increase the danger of fire Tuesday in San Diego County, according to the National Weather Service. A low-pressure system hanging over Southern California will produce Santa Ana winds with gusts that could reach 30 mph in San Diego County, meteorologist Stefanie Sullivan said. Humidity could drop […]
Fallbrook PUD Crews Help Paradise Camp Fire Recovery Efforts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkCrews from the Fallbrook Public Utility District are helping rebuild water services in Paradise, Calif. after the devastating November 2018 Camp Fire. The Camp Fire burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 18,793 structures, caused 85 deaths and three firefighter injuries. The Camp Fire is the deadliest, most destructive fire in California’s history, according to CAL FIRE. Colter […]
Santa Fe Irrigation Selects Multi-Tiered Structure For Water Rate Increases
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ranchos Santa Fe Reviewby Karen BillingThe Santa Fe Irrigation District board recommended moving forward with a new five-tier rate structure for its proposed three percent water rate increase. The vote was 4-1 with Director Marlene King opposed. The Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) board is expected to make a final decision on the rates by January 2020 to ensure the […]
Supervisors Receive San Diego County Fire 5-year Strategic Plan
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /County News Centerby Gig ConaughtonSan Diego County supervisors received a five-year strategic plan Tuesday to continue improving firefighting and emergency medical services in unincorporated areas, provided by San Diego County Fire, the County Fire Authority-CAL FIRE entity the County has supported with more than $500 million since 2008. The new plan runs from 2020 through 2025. It focuses on […]