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Santa Ana Winds Expected In San Diego County Mountains, Valleys This Week
- Dec. 1
- By City News Service
Santa Ana winds will return amid dry conditions this week, significantly raising the risk of wildfires in the San Diego County mountains and western valleys, according to the National Weather Service.
San Diego Coastal Marshes May Become Important Tools To Battle Climate Change
- Dec. 1
- By Erik Anderson
San Diego researchers and environmentalists are taking a close look at a pocket habitat that may become an important tool as the climate changes.
Gusty Winds, Low Humidity Bring Fire Weather Conditions
- Nov. 29
- By City News Service
San Diego County had another chilly morning Sunday, especially where the wind wasn't blowing, with some valley areas dropping into the 30s, the National Weather Service said.
Contaminated Beaches Closed For The Tijuana Slough Shoreline
- Nov. 28
- By City News Service
All beaches from the international border to the south end of Seacoast Drive were closed Saturday because of sewage flowing from the Tijuana River entering the U.S.
Weaker Offshore Winds Diminishing In San Diego County
- Nov. 28
- By City News Service
Weaker offshore winds and low humidity had largely dropped off Saturday morning and will continue to diminish throughout the day, forecasters said.
Strong Santa Ana Winds Blow Through Southern California
- Nov. 28
- By Associated Press
Strong Santa Ana winds continue to blow through the mountains and foothills of Southern California, bringing danger of wildfires and power cutoffs to prevent ignitions caused by sparking wires.
Top California Air, Climate Regulator Hopes To Run Biden EPA
- Nov. 27
- Associated Press
Mary Nichols will soon leave her job as California's top air regulator after more than four decades of advocating for ambitious climate policies in the nation's most populous state.
Santa Ana Winds Raise Risk Of Wildfires Friday In SD County Mountains, Valleys
- Nov. 27
- By City News Service
Winds out of the northeast are expected to be between 15-25 mph Friday, with gusts potentially reaching 40 mph in the mountains and 30 mph in the inland valleys, forecasters said.
2020 Delivers Setbacks For Some Long-Planned Western Water Projects
- Nov. 27
- Luke Runyon / KUNC
2020 has been a tough year for some of the Colorado River basin’s long-planned, most controversial water projects.
SDG&E Warns East County To Prepare For Power Shutoffs In Santa Ana Winds
- Nov. 25
- By City News Service
San Diego Gas & Electric on Wednesday notified approximately 2,700 customers in East San Diego County it may have to turn off power in order to reduce wildfire risk beginning early Friday morning.
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