Ten years after learning of the need to replace or repair the dam at Lake Wohlford, officials at the city of Escondido are still trying to raise the money. It’s a substantial sum — $45 million to $50 million — and they’re about halfway to it. Completion of the project would enable the city to store about […]
Severe drought, dwindling local water supplies and the high costs associated with imported water have many utilities looking for new ways to increase their local drinking water supplies to fill future needs. In Southern California, several public and private utilities have chosen water reuse as the answer to these problems. “In California, these treatment processes […]
Well, Dean Spanos is off the list. Way off. Last year, in our annual ranking of the Most Powerful People in San Diego, we had him finishing last, at 20. (Maybe that’s why he moved the team.) We felt he had the chance to do something noble with his power, such as work toward a […]
A water main break in Mission Hills erupted early Wednesday morning leaving some without water service for part of the day. A break on an 8-inch diameter water main was reported at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Fort Stockton Drive and Ibis Street in Mission Hills. It was shut down at about 5 […]
Shortfall In Funds For Needed Dam Repairs
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (Encinitas)by Bill PetersonTen years after learning of the need to replace or repair the dam at Lake Wohlford, officials at the city of Escondido are still trying to raise the money. It’s a substantial sum — $45 million to $50 million — and they’re about halfway to it. Completion of the project would enable the city to store about […]
Securing Southern California’s Water Future
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /WaterWorldby Alanna MayaSevere drought, dwindling local water supplies and the high costs associated with imported water have many utilities looking for new ways to increase their local drinking water supplies to fill future needs. In Southern California, several public and private utilities have chosen water reuse as the answer to these problems. “In California, these treatment processes […]
Most Powerful People In San Diego
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Our City San Diegoby Mike Stetz Mentioned: Maureen StapletonWell, Dean Spanos is off the list. Way off. Last year, in our annual ranking of the Most Powerful People in San Diego, we had him finishing last, at 20. (Maybe that’s why he moved the team.) We felt he had the chance to do something noble with his power, such as work toward a […]
Water Service Restored After Main Break Erupts In Mission Hills
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS 8A water main break in Mission Hills erupted early Wednesday morning leaving some without water service for part of the day. A break on an 8-inch diameter water main was reported at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Fort Stockton Drive and Ibis Street in Mission Hills. It was shut down at about 5 […]