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Governor Signs SB 5, Approve Funding For Salton Sea
Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 5, California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 Sunday Oct. 15. If voters pass the bond in June 2018, SB 5 would provide $4 billion in much-needed funding for California’s parks and... — Updated 10/23/2017
Concerns Shared At Town Meeting, Salton Sea
Foul smelling canals, high electricity bills, and the Salton Sea were just some of the concerns Westmorland residents raised at Thursday’s town hall meeting with new Imperial Irrigation District Director Juanita Salas. “There’s been a lot of discussion about services. There... — Updated 10/7/2017
Raul Ruiz Urges Gov. Brown To Sign Senate Bill 5
Wednesday Oct. 4, representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) wrote to California Governor Brown, urging him to sign Senate Bill 5, which includes $200 million in funding for mitigation and restoration efforts at the Salton Sea. The bond proposal is critical to addressing the... — Updated 10/5/2017
Two Earthquakes Near Salton Sea
A 3.1 shallow magnitude earthquake was reported Saturday near Fondo, California, which is just south of the Salton Sea, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Another earthquake, weaker quake of magnitude of 2.6 hit further down the San Andreas Fault, just outside of Ocotillo... — Updated 9/19/2017
Sad News For Salton Sea
The desperate economic state of the Salton Sea, sees no signs of receiving the long awaited upturn that residents have been hoping for. Despite Imperial Valley leaders supporting the development of the mineral rich deposits, state officials continue to withhold their support for m... — Updated 9/13/2017
Odor Advisory for Coachella Valley Area
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory Thursday Sept. 7 until midnight Friday Sept. 8, due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide from the Salton Sea. This is the second advisory issued this week. The first was Monday Sept. 4 in the Mecca... — Updated 9/8/2017
Odor Advisory Issued Near Salton Sea
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory due to elevated hydrogen sulfide levels at the Salton Sea Monday Sept. 4, until late Tuesday Sept. 5. SCAQMD has issued an odor advisory for the Mecca area, which is downwind from the Salton Sea, after... — Updated 9/8/2017
Salton Sea Plan Receives $280M in Funding
The Desert Sun has provided an update for the proposed plan of the Salton Sea. A decade-long plan for dust suppression and habitat building projects at the Salton Sea will be fully funded, a Coachella Valley lawmaker's office announced Friday. Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia,... — Updated 9/5/2017
Online Journalism Awards Announced
The finalists for this year’s Online Journalism Awards, hosted by the Online News Association (ONA), were announced today, and USA TODAY NETWORK properties picked up multiple nominations. Reno Gazette-Journal’s “Death Behind Bars” series, which shone a spotlight on a spike i... — Updated 9/5/2017
Plans and Public Workshops for Salton Sea
Sept. 7, the State Water Resources Control Board has scheduled a public workshop in which it will review the proposed plan formally called Draft Stipulated Order — which was negotiated between the Imperial Irrigation District, Imperial County, the state and other stakeholders. M... — Updated 9/5/2017
Proposal Would Commit State To Slow Down Shrinking of Salton Sea
The Desert Sun has provided an update for what may be done to the Salton Sea in the next 10 years, if proposed deal follows through. Five months ago, California outlined a $383 million plan to control dust and build thousands of acres of wetlands around the shrinking Salton Sea.... — Updated 8/23/2017
Salton Sea geothermal plant canceled
The Desert Sun have provided an update for the Geothermal stalemate currently being played out at the Salton Sea. It's been 14 years since California officials first approved the Black Rock power plant, which would have tapped a powerful geothermal reservoir along the shore of... — Updated 8/21/2017
Salton Sea Stinks Up Havasu, Mohave County
The strong Salton Sea odor made its way to Lake Havasu City and throughout the Mohave County Tuesday Aug. 15. The smell of sulfur resembled "rotten eggs" causing a nuisance to residents in the area. California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District Monday Aug. 14 r... — Updated 8/16/2017
SCAQMD Issues Odor Advisory Near Salton Sea
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory due to elevated hydrogen sulfide levels near the Salton Sea Monday Aug. 14, until midnight Tuesday Aug. 15. SCAQMD has issued an odor advisory for the Coachella Valley due to elevated levels of a gas that... — Updated 8/16/2017
Go Bananas
If you're looking for something a'peeling to do, why not head for Grapefruit Boulevard and the International Banana Museum. Located in North Shore by the infamous Salton Sea, you will find the world's largest collection devoted to any one fruit. With over 20,000 banana related... — Updated 8/14/2017
Salton Sea - Odor Advisory
This advisory is in effect today, Thursday, August 10, 2017, and will expire at midnight Friday. If conditions warrant, SCAQMD will update this information. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory today for the Coachella Valley due to elevated... — Updated 8/10/2017
Fatal Crash at Salton Sea
Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man along Highway 86 at Avenue 84 near the Salton Sea late Sunday night, according to a Riverside County/Cal Fire statement. The Riverside County Coroner’s office identified the man as Brandon Cooper, 30, of Thousand Palms. T... — Updated 8/10/2017
Salton Sea Dust Study
Below is an extract from an article in 'Medical Health News' discussing findings relating to the dust problems at the Salton Sea. Anyone who lives along the shore of the Salton Sea will tell you how the winds can rake across stretches of exposed lakebed and send dust floating... — Updated 8/8/2017
Salton Sea Exhibit and Vintage Car Show
Saturday, October 21, the Salton Sea State Recreation Area is hosting an exhibit of never before seen photos as well as a vintage car show. Both events will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free, but parking at the... — Updated 8/4/2017
Salton Sea Documentary Screening
Monday, August 7, a documentary of a man's walk around the Salton Sea, will be screened at the Oceanside Film Festival. The screening of "SOS: The Salton Sea Walk" will be shown at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre at 7:13 p.m. Randy Brown is the first person to hike the 116-mile... — Updated 8/4/2017
Schools Back
Summer vacation is coming to end for students in Borrego Springs, Julian and Salton City. School’s in the Julian area are set to begin Tuesday Aug. 8, followed by Salton City schools on Wednesday Aug. 16. The school’s in the Borrego Springs area have a much longer vacation and... — Updated 8/3/2017
State Talks - Salton Sea
The state of California sponsored a community workshop at the Indio Performing Arts Center to talk about the first phase of the 10-year Salton Sea management program. The forum explained what the state is doing to assist residents, and described what the state is doing to improve... — Updated 7/27/2017
Gofundme for Grieving Mother
A Gofundme page has been setup to help Linda Walker, a Salton Sea resident and grieving mother. Walker is asking the community of Salton Sea Beach for help so that she can cremate her son following his murder July 3rd. Adam Hall was allegedly beaten, and stabbed before the four me... — Updated 7/21/2017
UPDATED : Homicide Suspect on the Loose
The last of four men who'd been sought in the slaying of a Salton Sea Beach resident is now in custody, after authorities caught up with him in Indio. Armando Taylor, 35, was arrested Saturday after being on the lam for about two... — Updated 7/18/2017
Threat to Earthquake Early Warning System
A House of Representatives subcommittee is proposing that $10.2 million be allocated to an early warning system based at the Salton Sea. The new budget plan would maintain funding for a West Coast earthquake early warning system that President Donald Trump’s budget sought to s... — Updated 7/18/2017
