Water isn’t always just water. For instance, in the late 1800s, Carlsbad was a quiet stretch of undeveloped land—until 1882, when John Frazier struck liquid gold.
The cost of living keeps going up, and families across California are feeling the squeeze. We see it firsthand in the South Bay, where too many people have to make tough choices about which bills to pay. Water is not a luxury — it’s a basic necessity — and at Sweetwater Authority, we believe no one […]
County water officials said Thursday that financial challenges they face may force them to substantially raise rates for wholesale water next year, a move that would lead to higher water bills across much of the county.
San Diego County saw a nearly 9% decrease in acreage with “very high” fire hazard compared to 2011, Cal Fire reported this week in a release of new maps for areas under local and county fire agency jurisdiction. According to Cal Fire data, San Diego County has 157,338 acres with “very high” fire hazard, the […]
Carlsbad’s ‘Miracle Water’ and the Birth of a Resort Town
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /Times of San Diegoby Debbie L. SklarWater isn’t always just water. For instance, in the late 1800s, Carlsbad was a quiet stretch of undeveloped land—until 1882, when John Frazier struck liquid gold.
OPINION: Sweetwater Authority is Leading the Way in Keeping Water Affordable
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /Times of San Diegoby Manny Delgado and Steve Castaneda Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe cost of living keeps going up, and families across California are feeling the squeeze. We see it firsthand in the South Bay, where too many people have to make tough choices about which bills to pay. Water is not a luxury — it’s a basic necessity — and at Sweetwater Authority, we believe no one […]
How Expensive Will Water Get? County Officials Won’t Say, but They Expect a Sizable Rate Hike
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David Garrick Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityCounty water officials said Thursday that financial challenges they face may force them to substantially raise rates for wholesale water next year, a move that would lead to higher water bills across much of the county.
New Fire Maps Show Swaths of San Diego County With ‘Very High’ Fire Hazard
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Christian MartinezSan Diego County saw a nearly 9% decrease in acreage with “very high” fire hazard compared to 2011, Cal Fire reported this week in a release of new maps for areas under local and county fire agency jurisdiction. According to Cal Fire data, San Diego County has 157,338 acres with “very high” fire hazard, the […]