Alex Breitler
@alexbreitler
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Formerly @recordnet, now @sjdeltacollege communications guy. Interested in water/environment news and higher ed. Same ol’ disclaimer: RTs are not endorsements.
Stockton, CA
Joined April 2008
2/17/26 8:55am Update: It. Is. Dumping. We had 28.1" (71.5 cm) of #snow in the last day and we're expecting another 2-3 feet by tomorrow night. Anecdotally, the combination of low visibility, intense snowfall, and high winds have created the worst conditions since Feb 2023!
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Flood Advisory was issued for the northern San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills through 6pm today as we continue to see reports of flooding. #CaWX
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Just a tad wet at the Rio Vista waterfront today as the king tide swells the Sacramento River #cawater #kingtides @NWSSacramento @kcranews
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Dry as a bone in western Sonoma County all morning!
9:15 am. An example of how narrow and focused an Atmospheric River can be. Over the past 6 hours SF and Oakland have both had on the order of 1.50', while (normally very wet) Kentfield has had less than 1/2" and San Jose has had zero!
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The localized but very serious flash flood event ongoing in/near Redding, CA may escalate yet further, with a narrow line of torrential downpours along persistent convergence line re-developing yet again over same area. Widespread inundation & swift water rescues ongoing. #CAwx
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Winged monkeys incoming Also known as sandhill crane fly-in at dusk on Wicked opening weekend
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Blows my mind that this political rhetoric is plastered to the top of a federal agency’s website.
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My heart is full after yesterday’s visit by civil rights icon @doloreshuerta, a Stockton native, alumnus of Delta College, and most importantly, a beacon of light for our students. 🙏🏽 We will remember this day for a long time. @DoloresHuertaFD @CalCommColleges @sonyachristian
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Somehow I am quoted in today’s New York Times Word of the Day (but not for “handsome” or “dapper,” go figure). Thanks @nytimes! https://t.co/s98ScvsfKb
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This word has appeared in 80 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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The three @MWDh2o General Manager finalists, as I have been told at the Urban Water Institute Conference. They include David Pedersen, General Manager @LVMWD, Karla Nemeth, Director @CA_DWR and Shivaji Deshmukh, General Manager @IEUAwater The final interviews are next Tuesday.
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Pretty sure there’s not a human left who cares about nuance and complexity, but @grok does
@ten_bens10 @CuriousMrFox101 @CAgovernor Yes, it's a massive volume, but this outflow is crucial for preventing saltwater intrusion into the Delta, sustaining fish populations and wetlands, and meeting legal environmental standards. Not all can be diverted due to infrastructure limits and ecosystem protections—balancing
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Ever seen a spectacular waterfall that lasted only a few minutes? Happened on Lembert Dome today during torrential thunderstorms at Tuolumne Meadows. Beautiful, but short-lived! @YosemiteNPS @Weather_West @weatherchannel @NWSSacramento @NWSHanford #yosemite #cawx
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Now in theaters: Delta Wars, Episode XXVIII
Gov. Newsom is pushing to build a water tunnel. A state report calls it the “single most effective” action to adapt the water system to climate change. Opponents are touting a new analysis that says the costs would be much higher than state estimates.
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The M8.8 off Kamchatka appears to be the largest earthquake ever recorded that apparently didn't kill anyone. That's really remarkable, if true.
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Fake news
There is no threat for tsunami impacts in North Dakota. If you are in a coastal area under threat however check https://t.co/7YxvShRdZr for up to date information and with local officials for any evacuation orders
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Was just there one month ago and had dreamed of coming back when I had more time. Devastating news
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Brings back so many memories from my own news career. There’s nothing quite like late-night journalism. Well done @StarTribune
With just 10 minutes until deadline, everything changed. Tremendous work by the entire @StarTribune team this evening. Monday’s front page.
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Accuracy aside, would be amazing if the tour, visitors center, movie, etc. also gave a more balanced picture of the complexities of water management in the West, including environmental needs and indigenous history. Thanks for considering! @ReclamationCGB
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