A majority of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors rejected key parts of the San Diego Association of Governments’ new multibillion-dollar plan for regional transportation. The divided board voted 3-2 Tuesday for the county to oppose much of the new proposal, which would dramatically shift regional transportation priorities toward expanding public transit and away […]
The San Diego County Water Authority annually delivers about 130 billion gallons of water to its member agencies, which in turn pump the water to ratepayers throughout the region. The movement of that much water and the millions of dollars that propel it brings with it certain legal implications. To handle its sometimes slippery legal […]
With the clock ticking, a major hurdle to restoring the southern edge of the fast-drying Salton Sea may finally be overcome. Imperial Irrigation District general manager Henry Martinez told the Desert Sun that he and California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot have reached an agreement in principle that the state — not the water district […]
A new study finds that drinking tap water in California over the course of a lifetime could increase the risk of cancer. Researchers from the environmental advocacy group Environmental Working Group estimated that the contaminants found in public water systems in California could contribute to about 15,500 cancer cases there over the course of a lifetime. […]
Board Of Supervisors Divided Over SANDAG Transportation Proposal
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Charles T. ClarkA majority of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors rejected key parts of the San Diego Association of Governments’ new multibillion-dollar plan for regional transportation. The divided board voted 3-2 Tuesday for the county to oppose much of the new proposal, which would dramatically shift regional transportation priorities toward expanding public transit and away […]
Water Authority Attorney Helping Protect Ratepayers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Daily Transcriptby Mark ArmaoThe San Diego County Water Authority annually delivers about 130 billion gallons of water to its member agencies, which in turn pump the water to ratepayers throughout the region. The movement of that much water and the millions of dollars that propel it brings with it certain legal implications. To handle its sometimes slippery legal […]
Salton Sea Wetland Projects Access Agreement Afoot
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Janet WilsonWith the clock ticking, a major hurdle to restoring the southern edge of the fast-drying Salton Sea may finally be overcome. Imperial Irrigation District general manager Henry Martinez told the Desert Sun that he and California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot have reached an agreement in principle that the state — not the water district […]
Study: Up To 15,000 Cancer Cases Could Stem From Chemicals In California Tap Water
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fox 5 San DiegoA new study finds that drinking tap water in California over the course of a lifetime could increase the risk of cancer. Researchers from the environmental advocacy group Environmental Working Group estimated that the contaminants found in public water systems in California could contribute to about 15,500 cancer cases there over the course of a lifetime. […]