Californians will vote this fall on a radical proposal to split the state into three: Northern California, Southern California and just plain California. The plan obviously raises a myriad of policy issues. But anyone inclined to vote for the initiative should be particularly concerned with the implications for the state’s most critical resource: water.
Residents of Compton have complained about brown, smelly water coming out of their taps for more than a year. And when officials began talking about dissolving the troubled local water district, the area’s congresswoman scheduled a town hall meeting so community members could weigh in.
The City of San Diego has received an “Award of Excellence for Events and Observances” for using recycled water to make beer. Last year, the City partnered with Stone Brewing to create the beer, “Full Circle Pale Ale.”
A project underneath Long Beach Airport that will transform stormwater runoff into drinking water received $7.5 million Tuesday, June 19, from Los Angeles County supervisors. “Every time it rains, we lose millions of gallons of drinkable water by allowing it to run into the ocean,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Innovative projects like this mean we […]
OPINION: A Vote For Three Californias Is A Vote For Endless Water Wars
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Barton H. Thompson, Matt Kline and Heather WellesCalifornians will vote this fall on a radical proposal to split the state into three: Northern California, Southern California and just plain California. The plan obviously raises a myriad of policy issues. But anyone inclined to vote for the initiative should be particularly concerned with the implications for the state’s most critical resource: water.
Fake-out in Compton? Brown, smelly water sparks concerns and allegations of a political ruse
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Adam Elmahrek, Ruben Vives and Angel JenningsResidents of Compton have complained about brown, smelly water coming out of their taps for more than a year. And when officials began talking about dissolving the troubled local water district, the area’s congresswoman scheduled a town hall meeting so community members could weigh in.
City of San Diego receives national award for using recycled water to make beer
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /KUSI Newsby Jason AustellThe City of San Diego has received an “Award of Excellence for Events and Observances” for using recycled water to make beer. Last year, the City partnered with Stone Brewing to create the beer, “Full Circle Pale Ale.”
$7.5M approved for project that turns stormwater runoff into drinking water
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Long Beach Press-Telegramby Mike WatanabeA project underneath Long Beach Airport that will transform stormwater runoff into drinking water received $7.5 million Tuesday, June 19, from Los Angeles County supervisors. “Every time it rains, we lose millions of gallons of drinkable water by allowing it to run into the ocean,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Innovative projects like this mean we […]