The San Diego County Water Authority hosted its annual photo contest in May, entitled “Brought to You by Water.” The contest aimed to highlight the importance of safe and reliable water supplies, and water lovers from across the region put their photography skills to the test. The Water Authority received nearly 80 entries, which included […]
The Comite Civico del Valle, an organization providing services to disadvantaged communities in the Imperial Valley, has received a $500,000 grant from the California Air Resource Board to expand its air monitoring program. With the grant, the organization is planning to expand their network of air monitors to the eastern Coachella Valley by adding 15 […]
Hector Gastelum won’t apologize. The Otay Water District board member didn’t apologize in April 2017 after sending a controversial tweet that drew outrage from the Muslim community and resulted in the district barring him from serving on sub-committees. And he didn’t apologize Wednesday when asking the district to reconsider its decision. “The thing that I […]
Shortly after Vic Bianes took over San Diego’s water department, he instructed his staff to hide information. Less than a month after he began leading the $1.1 billion Public Utilities Department in mid-October, Bianes emailed staffers who were preparing a presentation for one of the water department’s oversight bodies. Bianes said it’d be best to be “vague” […]
Ramona Scenery Subject Of Photo Contest Winners
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Ramona Home Journal Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority hosted its annual photo contest in May, entitled “Brought to You by Water.” The contest aimed to highlight the importance of safe and reliable water supplies, and water lovers from across the region put their photography skills to the test. The Water Authority received nearly 80 entries, which included […]
State Issues $500,000 Grant To Expand Air Monitoring Program Near Salton Sea
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Alena MaschkeThe Comite Civico del Valle, an organization providing services to disadvantaged communities in the Imperial Valley, has received a $500,000 grant from the California Air Resource Board to expand its air monitoring program. With the grant, the organization is planning to expand their network of air monitors to the eastern Coachella Valley by adding 15 […]
Gastelum Remains Barred From Committees Because Of Anti-Muslim Tweet
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gustavo SolisHector Gastelum won’t apologize. The Otay Water District board member didn’t apologize in April 2017 after sending a controversial tweet that drew outrage from the Muslim community and resulted in the district barring him from serving on sub-committees. And he didn’t apologize Wednesday when asking the district to reconsider its decision. “The thing that I […]
City Water Department Resisted Oversight, Downplayed Smart Meter Problems
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The Voice of San Diegoby Ry RivardShortly after Vic Bianes took over San Diego’s water department, he instructed his staff to hide information. Less than a month after he began leading the $1.1 billion Public Utilities Department in mid-October, Bianes emailed staffers who were preparing a presentation for one of the water department’s oversight bodies. Bianes said it’d be best to be “vague” […]