Facing an Oct. 14 deadline, Gov. Newsom signed more than 300 bills into law over the weekend, but also blocked some noteworthy measures.
San Diego has the most expensive electricity in the country. And it’s beginning to draw eyes from across the nation.
No matter which way you slice it, San Diego has the most expensive electricity in the country.
And it’s beginning to draw eyes from across the nation.
More tips to prepare for the tropical storm
Hurricane Hilary could bring high winds, flash flooding, power outages and more to San Diego County. Here are tips on how to prepare and stay safe during the hurricane.
How to prepare for Hurricane Hilary
Here are tips on hurricane preparation, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Have your devices fully charged ahead of time, especially if you rely on electricity for medical equipment Make your evacuation plan: Including pets, transport routes and destinations Keep your gas tank at least 3/4 full at all times Fill the bathtub or buckets with water to use for cleaning and flushing toilets Turn off propane tanks Turn off utilities if instructed to do so
How to build an emergency supplies kit
Gather these items and put them in a waterproof, portable container in an easily accessible location:
Water (1 gallon per person recommended) Non-perishable food (if canned, bring a can opener) Battery-operated radio and flashlights Copies of important documents First aid kit Tissues, toilet paper with ties for personal sanitation Portable power banks for phones Sleeping bag/warm blanket For a full list of supplies, click here
Flash flooding safety tips
From Saturday morning to Monday afternoon, a Flood Watch will be in effect for all of San Diego County. That means sudden flooding may happen. If you must drive, use extra caution and drive slower than you normally would.
Flash floods are no joke. If you are driving and come across a flooded roadway, remember: Turn around, don't drown.
Do NOT drive your vehicle through the flood roadway, even if the water doesn't look that deep to you Slow down. It takes longer to stop when driving on wet roads. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes or so to get where you're going Turn on your headlights Try to drive toward the middle lanes as water tends to gather in outside lanes Defog your windows Keep extra distance between yourself and other cars. Spray from other vehicles can hamper your vision and it takes longer to slow down on slick roads Don't oversteer or stomp on the brakes. If you start hydroplaning or skidding when your tires lose traction, take your foot off the accelerator so your vehicle can slow down, slowly
It takes only 1 foot of flowing water to carry away a small car and only 18 to 24 inches for larger vehicles, according to the National Weather Service. More than half of flooding deaths that happen each year happen inside vehicles, the NWS says.
"Flash flooding has killed the most people in the United States in the last 10 years from tropical storms and hurricanes," NHC Director Michael Brennan said during a Tropical Update on Friday morning.
If you live in areas that are prone to flooding, such as Mission Valley, add sandbags to protect those low-lying areas, the County of San Diego advises. County and Cal Fire officials are offering free sandbags for anyone in need.
Even in seemingly unlikely areas like mountains and deserts, flash flooding is possible.
As such, roads may close due to flooding, downed power lines, trees and more. You can monitor road closures here.
On top of the flood warning, a tropical storm warning has also been issued for San Diego County. High wind safety
High wind speeds moved Hurricane Hilary into a Category 4 storm, which is a major hurricane level. Sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph are possible within 48 hours, according to the San Diego County Emergency Site.
Here's how to stay safe during high wind weather events:
Secure loose outdoor items that could blow away like umbrellas, patio furniture and garbage bins to prevent them from blowing away, causing damage, especially to power lines Watch for flying debris, especially from nearby balconies or other high places Stand away from roads, train tracks and seek shelter. Winds may blow you into oncoming traffic, NWS says
Winds may knock over trees and/or power lines. Fallen electric lines are extremely dangerous and can injure you or even cause death, SDG&E says. What to do about downed power lines
If you encounter a downed power line, do NOT touch it. Always assume it is energized, stay away and call 911, SDG&E says If you encounter someone who has come into contact with a power line, do NOT touch them. Call 911 and SDG&E at 800-411-7343 to report it It an overheard wire falls on top of your vehicle while driving, avoid stopping. Instead, continue driving away from the line. If you get stuck, remain calm and stay inside your vehicle, call for help and stay inside until emergency help arrives, SDG&E says If you must exit the vehicle for safety reasons, open the door or window and jump out without touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Be sure to not fall back against the vehicle and avoid touching any wires on the ground, SDG&E says If your power goes out, head to sdge.com/outages for status updates and to see the full service map. Avoid depleting your phone of battery during an outage. Save it for emergencies
Largest grocers by market share in the San Diego area
- Costco 17.3%
- Walmart 15.5%
- Ralph's 14.1%
- Vons 13%
- Albertsons 7.1%
- Trader Joe's 3.9%
- Smart & Final 3.9%
- Sprouts Farmers Market 3.7%
- Target 3%
- Stater Bros. Markets 2.7%
- Other 15.9%
Festival of Books this Saturday Aug 19th at UCSD 10am-4pm
The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Seventh Annual Festival of Books will be held on August 19 presented by the University of San Diego.
Meet your favorite authors Saturday, Aug. 19!
The Festival of Books, hosted on the University of San Diego campus, is for book lovers of all ages. Attendees will enjoy workshops, activities, photo booths, live entertainment, discussions with award-winning authors and more.
Capture a memorable moment with Bernie Taupin by pre-ordering his book ‘Scattershot’ from one of our festival booksellers located on the festival lawn.
Join us for an exciting lineup of authors, including Bernie Taupin, Chris Hauty, Susanna Hoffs, Alice Hoffman, Remi Adeleke, Joe Ide, T. Jefferson Parker with special guest Joseph Wambaugh and more. Check out the complete 2023 lineup of authors here.
Be the post you wish to see in the world.
-Mahatma Lemmy
The survey results will determine how and where hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent.
Residents only have until Friday, June 30 to take a state survey that will determine how hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent to enable fast internet access for all Californians.
There is no fast internet in many rural areas and tribal lands. But there are also communities in the city of San Diego, like Logan Heights, where it exists but it’s unaffordable. One in five homes don’t have it there.
SDSU tells Mountain West Conf. it plans to exit
San Diego State gave the Mountain West written notice this week that the school "intends to resign," sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, but questions remain.
San Diego State gave the Mountain West written notice this week that the school "intends to resign from the Mountain West Conference," sources told ESPN. They're exploring other options.
Where should they go?
SD has second highest inflation in the country
The report shows trends of economy slowing in most of the cities across the U.S., but not in San Diego
A recent data report form the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently ranked San Diego the No. 2 city in the country with the highest inflation rate. (First is Tampa)
First Lao Food Festival in San Diego this weekend
Join in the fun for the first-ever SAN DIEGO LAO FOOD FESTIVAL on June 17th & 18th, 2023 featuring live music, cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, and fun cooking competitions. This festival celebrates the culinary treasures from Laos in honor of World Refugee Day.
This Saturday June 17th and Sunday the 18th, 11am - 7pm, at the Mira Mesa Community Park ( 8575 New Salem Street, 92126)
Apparently because of June Gloom and the rainy weather that goes with it. https://sdpride.org/pride-july
San Diego Magazine's Best Restaurants of 2023
San Diego Mag's annual Best Restaurants list of 2023 as voted on by readers and us is here! We've curated a list of the best chefs, restaurants, bars, foods, and drinks this year—a pocket guide to SD's food scene.
