Hector Gastelum has been censured by the Otay Water District Board of Directors for posting controversial comments on social media. Again. In 2017, the water district censured Gastelum and removed him from all committees because of a tweet that described Muslim people as “subhuman scum.” This time, Gastelum’s censure is the consequence of a racist […]
South San Joaquin Valley farmers have a reason to celebrate this week: Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives appropriated $200 million to fix the Friant-Kern Canal. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Chairwoman of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, attributed the allocation to the advocacy of Rep. T.J. Cox.
More than 350 facilities nationwide have taken advantage of a temporary Environmental Protection Agency rule that lets companies forgo monitoring their water pollution during the pandemic.
There’s no doubt California has been hard hit by the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s unemployment rate is north of 15% and millions of households are struggling to pay their bills, whether it be the monthly rent or mortgage, a car payment or their utility bills.
The San Diego County Water Authority’s decision to do a forward delivery on one of two series for a $400 million refunding paid off with the water wholesaler realizing $67.4 million in savings. The Water Authority decided to explore what has become a more frequent option used by issuers since tax-exempt advance refundings were eliminated […]
Even as a boy, I knew there was something unusual, even other-worldly, about living in the Imperial Valley. We seemed so isolated, more connected to Mexico than California. In fact the valley’s largest city was Mexicali, just across the border, and we’d often walk across for cheap restaurant food. It was an hours-long, 100-mile automobile […]
Director Gastelum Censured by Otay Water District Over Racist Social Media Posts
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union Tribuneby Gustavo SolisHector Gastelum has been censured by the Otay Water District Board of Directors for posting controversial comments on social media. Again. In 2017, the water district censured Gastelum and removed him from all committees because of a tweet that described Muslim people as “subhuman scum.” This time, Gastelum’s censure is the consequence of a racist […]
Money to Repair Central Valley Canal in House Bill. A Large Funding Gap Remains
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Fresno Beeby Danielle BergstromSouth San Joaquin Valley farmers have a reason to celebrate this week: Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives appropriated $200 million to fix the Friant-Kern Canal. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Chairwoman of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, attributed the allocation to the advocacy of Rep. T.J. Cox.
350 Facilities Skip Reporting Water Pollution Under Temporary EPA Rule
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Hillby Rachel FrazinMore than 350 facilities nationwide have taken advantage of a temporary Environmental Protection Agency rule that lets companies forgo monitoring their water pollution during the pandemic.
Opinion: Affordability Must Be a Priority as California Charts a Course for Economic Recovery
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /CalMattersby Danielle Blacet-Hyden and Patrick WelchThere’s no doubt California has been hard hit by the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s unemployment rate is north of 15% and millions of households are struggling to pay their bills, whether it be the monthly rent or mortgage, a car payment or their utility bills.
San Diego County Water Authority Priced into a Market Eager for California Paper
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Bond Buyerby Keeley Webster Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority’s decision to do a forward delivery on one of two series for a $400 million refunding paid off with the water wholesaler realizing $67.4 million in savings. The Water Authority decided to explore what has become a more frequent option used by issuers since tax-exempt advance refundings were eliminated […]
Opinion: Imperial County, the COVID-19 Epicenter
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMatters by Dan WaltersEven as a boy, I knew there was something unusual, even other-worldly, about living in the Imperial Valley. We seemed so isolated, more connected to Mexico than California. In fact the valley’s largest city was Mexicali, just across the border, and we’d often walk across for cheap restaurant food. It was an hours-long, 100-mile automobile […]