Two weeks ago, the San Diego County Water Authority notified thousands of customers across the region that San Diego’s main drinking water treatment plant wasn’t doing everything it was supposed to do to kill viruses and parasites. We reported on this and rounded up other violations issued to local water agencies by state drinking water […]
Dozens of dead fish are now lining the shore of a popular Scripps Ranch fishing spot. The die-off, largely of catfish and bluegill, happened over the weekend at Evans Pond, which is adjacent to the Scripps Miramar Branch Library. On Sunday, the water was reflecting a deep green color, likely due to an algal bloom […]
It’s part of the reason so many of us love living here so much, the beautiful sunny weather. But inject humidity into the picture and the sunny becomes sticky. That’s when what meteorologists call the “heat index” comes into play. Some people call it the “real feel” temperature. But are we really feeling more humid […]
After objections from the public and lengthy discussions, Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors approved four types of rate increases recommended by staff. The first action — to adopt an ordinance increasing water rates and fees — was approved 3-2 with President Jim Robinson and directors Thomas Ace and Bryan Wadlington in favor, and […]
Environment Report: Officials Worry Water Notices Are More Confusing Than Informative
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTwo weeks ago, the San Diego County Water Authority notified thousands of customers across the region that San Diego’s main drinking water treatment plant wasn’t doing everything it was supposed to do to kill viruses and parasites. We reported on this and rounded up other violations issued to local water agencies by state drinking water […]
Dead Fish Line Shore Of Scripps Ranch fishing Spot
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC10by Jonathan HornDozens of dead fish are now lining the shore of a popular Scripps Ranch fishing spot. The die-off, largely of catfish and bluegill, happened over the weekend at Evans Pond, which is adjacent to the Scripps Miramar Branch Library. On Sunday, the water was reflecting a deep green color, likely due to an algal bloom […]
It’s Not Your Imagination — Humidity Is Getting Worse In San Diego
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby John CarrollIt’s part of the reason so many of us love living here so much, the beautiful sunny weather. But inject humidity into the picture and the sunny becomes sticky. That’s when what meteorologists call the “heat index” comes into play. Some people call it the “real feel” temperature. But are we really feeling more humid […]
District Raises Water And Sewer Rates, Despite Protests
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie Gallant Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAfter objections from the public and lengthy discussions, Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors approved four types of rate increases recommended by staff. The first action — to adopt an ordinance increasing water rates and fees — was approved 3-2 with President Jim Robinson and directors Thomas Ace and Bryan Wadlington in favor, and […]