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California Urges Power Conservation For Second Day Amid Heat
- June 17
- By Associated Press
California’s power grid operator has called for a second day of voluntary energy conservation as the state swelters under a record-setting heat wave.
Scripps Professor Veerabhadran Ramanathan Will Receive Prestigious Climate Prize
- June 17
- By Jade Hindmon, Pat Finn
Veerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan, the renowned professor and researcher in climate science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, is being honored for his work on climate change.
San Diego Mayor Will Not Close Public Access To La Jolla Sea Lion Rookery
- June 17
- By Erik Anderson
La Jolla sea lions will have to endure the crowds walking up and down the La Jolla shore, because the city is not shutting down access to a sea lion nursery.
More Than 30 Pelicans Found Mutilated Along Southern California Coast
- June 17
- By Associated Press, City News Service
Over the last eight months, more than 30 pelicans have been found along the Southern California coast suffering from often-severe wing fractures, prompting wildlife officials today to reach out to the public for information on who may be attacking them.
San Diegans Can Chill And Save Money With ‘Cool Zones’
- June 17
- By Melissa Mae
Nine "Cool Zones" are now open in some of the hottest areas in San Diego County. People are encouraged to conserve energy during the day and these sites provide a safe space for the community to escape the heat.
Sierra Club Awaits Word From Mayor's Office On Closure Of Sea Lion Rookery
- June 16
- By Erik Anderson
San Diego mayor's office remains quiet about doing more to protect sea lions along the La Jolla coast.
Heat Wave Prompts Call For Voluntary Power Conservation Thursday
- June 16
- By City News Service, KPBS Staff
With temperatures soaring in San Diego and beyond, a Flex Alert calling on residents to voluntary cut their power use will be in effect Thursday evening in hopes of reducing strain on the state's power grid.
California May Urge Power Conservation Due To Heat Wave
- June 16
- By Associated Press
The potential Flex Alerts would be in effect during the hours from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
California Farmers Told Drought Could Cut Off Their Water
- June 15
- By Associated Press
Thousands of Central California farmers are being warned of possible water cutoffs this summer as the state deals with a drought that's already curtailed federal and state irrigation supplies.
Sierra Club, Seal Society, Call On Mayor To Shut Down Sea Lion Rookery
- June 15
- By City News Service
The organizations pointed to two recent incidents they say highlight a pressing need to close access to the rookery: the "violent death" of a young sea lion pup and serious injuries they allege were inflicted upon a pregnant sea lion.
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