California has been declared drought-free for the first time in a quarter-century. However, Central Valley water experts warn that the state needs to take immediate action to boost water supplies in preparation for future dry conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor declared that California does not have any drought conditions last week. That is the first […]
Fieldwork is at the heart of infrastructure expansion and rehabilitation, as utilities, engineers, and contractors collaborate to build the systems and structures that treat and move water. The opportunity is great, but so are the challenges. Which is why new, digitally-enhanced tools are needed — to meet modern demands related to labor shortages, regulatory pressures, […]
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled an initiative to curb water usage at its U.S. data centers and limit the impact on the general population from any potential surge in power prices. Political leaders across the U.S. are urging a rapid expansion of data-center capacity and new power production to keep the country competitive in AI. However, local […]
On Jan. 8, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a three-bill appropriations package that includes the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, as part of a broader funding measure aimed at completing fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The consolidated package passed by a vote of 397 to 28 and now moves to the Senate for […]
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How Much Did the Holiday Rain Help in San Diego?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /CBS 8by Evan NooraniIn lockstep with Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve celebrations, rain returned to San Diego County with vengeance, leading to record-breaking daily totals and palm fronds littering the road. Five cities in the county recorded their wettest New Year’s Day on record, including San Diego and Chula Vista, which unsurprisingly led to flooding in Fashion Valley along […]
San Diego Must Raise Water Rates 44% Over 4 Years, Officials Warn
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickA new analysis says water rates in San Diego must go up another 44.2% between 2028 and 2031 even though the City Council agreed in October to raise them a cumulative 31.3% this year and next. If the council ends up approving additional hikes that large when they come to a vote next year, the cumulative six-year […]
Joy Lyndes Announces She Won’t Seek Encinitas Re-Election
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /North Coast CurrentEncinitas City Councilmember Joy Lyndes recently announced she will not seek re-election to her District 3 seat when her term ends later this year. Lyndes shared her decision in a Jan. 5 news release, saying it came after careful reflection on both her professional work and personal circumstances.
Parking, Water, Budget Woes Loom as San Diego City Council Reconvenes in 2026
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /KPBS by Andrew BowenThe San Diego City Council reconvenes on Monday after a two-week winter recess with a host of contentious issues to deal with. One of the first orders of business is a report on the five-year financial outlook of the city’s water and wastewater utility funds. Last October, the council approved two years of steep water […]