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 […]
There is an obvious connection between the proposed multibillion-dollar Sacramento Delta Water Tunnels, the proposed mining/pumping of water from the Mojave Desert, Central Valley farmers lacking the water resources to maximize food production, and the Sacramento River and fishing stocks suffering from inadequate water flows. That connection is the State Water Project, which pumps 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 […]
OPINION: Desalination Makes More Sense For California Than A Multi-Billion Dollar Water Tunnel
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ventura County Starby Ted Kuepper and John P. MacHargThere is an obvious connection between the proposed multibillion-dollar Sacramento Delta Water Tunnels, the proposed mining/pumping of water from the Mojave Desert, Central Valley farmers lacking the water resources to maximize food production, and the Sacramento River and fishing stocks suffering from inadequate water flows. That connection is the State Water Project, which pumps water […]