The days leading up to a key funding vote on the delta tunnels project were marked by intense politicking and head-counting by board members at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The behind-the-scenes campaign to get the board to approve nearly $11 billion in financing for the water delivery project is spelled out in […]
A historic vote on the Delta tunnels project is getting a do-over. Southern California’s powerful water agency — the Metropolitan Water District — said Thursday its board will vote again in July on whether to pay for the lion’s share of the project, known officially as California WaterFix. The announcement comes after environmentalists and an […]
Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills Wednesday that will place new restrictions on the amount of water you can use each day. KUSI was joined by Jeff Stephenson, a principal water resources specialist for San Diego County Water Authority with specifics on the laws and what it means for San Diego.
Water officials and members of Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration rushed to seal the deal on a multibillion-dollar plan to build two tunnels to move water south from Northern California partly out of fear that Gavin Newsom could undo the whole plan if he becomes governor, newly released documents show. In fact, the jockeying was so […]
Texts Reveal Political Maneuvering Ahead Of MWD’s Delta Tunnels Vote
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Bettina BoxallThe days leading up to a key funding vote on the delta tunnels project were marked by intense politicking and head-counting by board members at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The behind-the-scenes campaign to get the board to approve nearly $11 billion in financing for the water delivery project is spelled out in […]
Why Southern California Is Calling For A Do-Over On Its Vote To Bankroll The Delta Tunnels
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The Sacramento Beeby Dale Kasler and Ryan Sabalow Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityA historic vote on the Delta tunnels project is getting a do-over. Southern California’s powerful water agency — the Metropolitan Water District — said Thursday its board will vote again in July on whether to pay for the lion’s share of the project, known officially as California WaterFix. The announcement comes after environmentalists and an […]
Details On New Bills Restriction Water Usage In California
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /KUSI NewsGovernor Jerry Brown signed two bills Wednesday that will place new restrictions on the amount of water you can use each day. KUSI was joined by Jeff Stephenson, a principal water resources specialist for San Diego County Water Authority with specifics on the laws and what it means for San Diego.
Officials Scrambled To Seal Twin Tunnels Deal Out Of Fear Newsom Could Kill It
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Voice Of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWater officials and members of Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration rushed to seal the deal on a multibillion-dollar plan to build two tunnels to move water south from Northern California partly out of fear that Gavin Newsom could undo the whole plan if he becomes governor, newly released documents show. In fact, the jockeying was so […]