San Diego County / Southern California

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OPINION: Why Border Pollution Fix Requires Sewers, Not Suers

/in , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Carlos A. De La Parra

Cross-border sewage flows in the Tijuana River reaching Imperial Beach are in the news and on the minds of concerned citizens of the region. Since pollution has been finding its way into the Tijuana River Valley for 40 years, it’s remarkable that it still manages to make the headlines. To be clear, I don’t condone it. I’m […]

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Kelley Scores 17-Month Consulting Deal With IID

/in , /by /Imperial Valley Pressby Richard Montenegro Brown

With the start of the new year came the start of a 17-month consulting service agreement between the Imperial Irrigation District board and its recently retired general manager, Kevin Kelley. The value of the contract, which is specifically for consultation between Kelley and the IID Board of Directors, not IID staff, is just under $396,000. […]

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Report Calls For Poway Water, Sewer Rate Hikes

/in , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Steve Dreyer

A recommendation that water and sewer rates be increased starting in March will be discussed at a special City Council meeting next Tuesday night. City staff is recommending the water commodity (use) rate increase by 4.5 percent and the fixed water meter charge be increased by 7.5 percent. The staff report also recommends at 3.35 […]

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New Partnership Introduces South Bay Students To Water Industry Career Opportunities

/in , /by /Water News Network

Sweetwater Authority and Otay Water District have forged a new partnership with the Chula Vista Elementary School District to introduce fifth grade students to opportunities and issues in the water and wastewater industry – including compelling career options. The “Hydro Station” program is designed to address a significant shortage of skilled workers entering these career […]

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