It would be arguably the most ambitious public works project in San Diego history.
The envisioned pipeline would carry Colorado River water more than 130 miles from the Imperial Valley through the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, tunneling under the Cuyamaca Mountains, and passing through the Cleveland National Forest to eventually connect with a water-treatment plant in San Marcos.
An alternative route would run through the desert to the south, boring under Mount Laguna before emptying into the San Vicente Reservoir in Lakeside.
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Estimated cost: roughly $5 billion. New water delivered: None.
Proponents of the modestly named Regional Conveyance System say the project has the potential to save ratepayers billions of dollars by the end of the century.
IID reports Coachella power outage
The Imperial Irrigation District reported a power outage that was impacting 1,412 customers in Coachella Monday morning.
The utility said crews were working on restoring the power and rain fell throughout the area.
A statement on its Facebook page said the utility would update as more information became available and thanked people for their patience.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for updates as we get new information.
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The last story I wrote before Donald Trump was elected president, four years and two months ago, was about the Obama administration’s claim that it had approved 60 renewable energy projects on public lands, capable of powering up to 5 million homes. I scrutinized those numbers, finding they dramatically overestimated the outgoing president’s accomplishments.
When Trump defeated Hillary Clinton a few days after the story published, I started to wonder if I had wasted my time.
Power restored to over 1200 customers in La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, & Indio
Palm Desert power outage
Power was restored to most customers just before Noon.
Imperial Irrigation District announced that a power outage is affecting 1,257 customers in La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio.
According to IID, the areas affected are from Miles Avenue & Washington Street & South of Fred Waring Drive.
There was no word on what caused the outage or when power might return to most customers.
Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.
According to our First Alert Weather team, light showers moved across the Coachella Valley this morning and the possibility of heavier embedded showers still exists.
Former IID general manager dies at 61
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IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Former general manager of the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) dies at the age of 61.
IID says it s deeply saddened to hear the passing of Kevin E. Kelley. He passed away on Tuesday.
The cause of Kelley s death is unknown.
“A Brawley native, Kevin loved the Imperial Valley and dedicated himself to making it a better place,” said IID Board President James C. Hanks. “His knowledge of the history of the Imperial Valley and the Colorado River was unmatched and widely recognized, and he used it for good. He was a statesman for the Imperial Valley, championing many critical efforts, most notably drawing attention and action to the Salton Sea and the protection of Imperial Valley’s water rights, adds Hanks.