(667) stories found containing 'Salton Sea'
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State Water - Targets Eased
Despite the continued dry weather, the State Water Resources Control Board has eased targets for individual water districts. Having recently announced changes to policy for limiting water use, that could eliminate the reduction... — Updated 8/1/2016
Salton Sea - Odor Advisory
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide from in the Salton Sea. Hourly average concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) peaked the morning of July 28 at 60 parts per billion immediately downwind of the... — Updated 7/29/2016
Extreme Heat Across Borrego
In some parts of Borrego Springs temperatures reached 120f yesterday Fri. July 22. There will be plenty more sunshine today with highs predicted to be near 115F with SE winds at 5 to 10 mph. Borrego Springs library will be open as... — Updated 7/27/2016
Salton Sea - Geothermal, Former Employee Sues
A former employee of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the owners of 10 geothermal plants on the Salton Sea, is suing his former employers. Graeme Donaldson, who now works for the IID as the utility's Salton Sea program manager, claims he was illegally fired from his job running... — Updated 7/27/2016
Salton Sea - Hope for New River
Congressmen Juan Vargas (CA-51) and Duncan Hunter (CA-50) introduced the "California New River Restoration Act of 2016" (H.R. 5629) today Thurs. July 7. This bipartisan bill improves restoration and conservation efforts in the New... — Updated 7/17/2016
By Hats Off at the Sea
Hats off to Kerry Morrison and his crew for a stellar S.O.S. event on Saturday, June 2. Held in the Club House of Sea View Estates, the event provided updates on critical programs effecting the Sea’s restoration; such as the Salton Sea Initiative. In addition to vibrant action s... — Updated 7/16/2016
Save Our Sea Sacramento!
Salton Sea residents came together July 2 for EcoMedia Compass's 'Save Our Sea Sacramento!'. Visitors were encouraged to participate in the event by writing to politicians and celebrities at the various activism stations. Despite... — Updated 7/13/2016
Salton Sea Management Plan - Public Workshop
Tue Jul 12 at 05:30 pm 9596 Avenue A, Niland... — Updated 7/12/2016
Inmate Killed at Calipatria State Prison
California state corrections officials are investigating the slaying of an inmate during a fight between nearly two dozen inmates at the Calipatria State Prison. Located near the Salton Sea, the facility houses nearly 3,800... — Updated 7/12/2016
Salton Sea - Dust Mitigation Continues
The Water Conservation and Transfer Project currently being implemented in Southern California is one of the largest agricultural-to-urban water transfer projects in the entire world. The long-term transfer of up to 303,000 acre-feet of water annually from Imperial Irrigation... — Updated 7/10/2016
Salton Sea - Over $89k Meth Seized
Border Patrol agents found more than $89,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in a car at a checkpoint near the Salton Sea Fri. July 8. At around 6:30 a.m., a 41-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, both Mexican citizens, drove up to the checkpoint in a black Chevrolet Malibu. A... — Updated 7/9/2016
Salton Sea - Minor Earthquake
A minor earthquake has shaken farmland in Imperial County south of the Salton Sea in the early hours of this morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 5:55 a.m. Thurs. July 7. quake had a preliminary magnitude of 3.7 and was centered four miles south of the city of Brawley.... — Updated 7/7/2016
Salton Sea - Ecologists back Geothermal
Audubon California, states that their mission is to 'conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity', which you would... — Updated 7/7/2016
Lost Pets - Let us know
The week following the Fourth of July sees thousands of stray cats and dogs enter shelters nationwide. If you know fireworks are allowed in your area, double check your pet still has a name tag on their collar and fences are... — Updated 7/4/2016
Salton Sea - District trashed tax; people fear mandate
Salton Community Services District Regular Meeting on June 15. At the Salton Community Services District (District) meeting, the issue of Burrtec Waste Service becoming a mandatory property tax was stricken from the agenda. It was motioned, seconded and passed unanimously. Mr.... — Updated 7/1/2016
Salton Sea - Public Workshop
Salton Sea Management Program have announced a Public Workshop to be held July 12, at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Bombay Beach – Ski Inn 9596 Avenue A Niland, CA 92257... — Updated 7/1/2016
West Shores High School Welcoming
Friday, June 10, incoming Freshmen at WSHS welcomed the incoming Seventh Grade students from SeaView Elementary School by escorting them from SeaView to the high school. Imperial Valley Sheriff’s Deputies and West Shores Lions Club members served as traffic controllers and e... — Updated 7/1/2016
Summer is Here
Visit www.BorregoSun.com today and every day for updated news and information on Borrego Springs, Julian, Warner Springs, Salton Sea, Ranchita, Ocotillo Wells and Santa Ysabel. We cover the backcountry and provide alerts, short... — Updated 6/28/2016
Montezuma Grade Day!
This month marks the 52nd anniversary of the opening of Montezuma Grade. Called the 'new access highway,' the road winds from mountain heights of 4,000 feet to its junction with Palm Canyon Drive on the floor of Borrego Valley.... — Updated 6/27/2016
Save Our Sea Sacramento!
Ecomedia Compass are inviting residents to come and enjoy a cool day with the Salton Sea community as they shout “Save Our Sea Sacramento!” The fun, family event will be held June 2, 4.00p.m to 8.00p.m to learn about current restoration events and listen to some live music. Acc... — Updated 6/26/2016
Salton Sea - The Talks Continue
The California Natural Resources Agency are continuing their tour of cities affected by the issue of the Salton Sea. A public workshop Thursday June 16, in El Centro's Imperial Irrigation District auditorium, where interested... — Updated 6/25/2016
New Research on San Andreas Fault
Four huge lobes of the Earth on either side of the San Andreas Fault are sinking, while others are rising, a new analysis of GPS data reveals according to researchers reports, June 20 in the journal Nature Geoscience. With the... — Updated 6/23/2016
High Temps and Odor Alert
Temperatures today are looking to hit 119f with tomorrow expecting highs of 123f. The heat wave won’t ease until Tuesday. Forecasters say monsoonal moisture from Baja California may begin to flow into parts of Southern California. The South Coast Air Quality Management District h... — Updated 6/19/2016
Salton Sea - $80 million Funding
Salton Sea will receive $80 million. “I want to thank my senate colleagues for working with me to secure funding for the Salton Sea, In-Home Supportive Service workers, early childhood education and affordable housing,” stated Senator Ben Hueso. “My district now has the oppor... — Updated 6/16/2016
Salton Sea Authority, Ranks Top
The Salton Sea Authority (SSA) has received the very best financial review an organization can receive, according to a recently completed independent audit of the organization. Independent auditor Jennifer Farr reported audit results to the Salton Sea Authority Board of Directors... — Updated 6/16/2016
