The driest water year in nearly a decade ended Tuesday in San Diego, which recorded 5.07 inches of precipitation, barely half its seasonal average, the National Weather Service said. The shortage of rain has produced varying levels of drought across the county, elevating the risk of wildfires at the time of year when dry Santa […]
The Sweetwater Authority, which supplies drinking water to a wide swath of South San Diego County, is joining the ranks of local water agencies seeking to reduce their dependence on the San Diego County Water Authority. Sweetwater governing board members earlier this month voted unanimously to begin laying the groundwork for a major new groundwater […]
Mayor Todd Gloria didn’t have the votes on Tuesday to pass the huge water and wastewater rate increase needed to avoid layoffs at the city’s Public Utilities Department. Councilmembers voted 8 to 1 to push the decision on a 63 percent water and 31 percent wastewater vote to Oct. 28. Councilmember Vivian Moreno voted no. […]
The San Diego City Council delayed a planned vote on steep water and sewer rate hikes Tuesday, saying it needs more time to consider them amid concerns over the potential impacts on the region’s cost of living. The proposal would raise water rates for San Diego customers by more than 60% and sewer rates by […]
The Driest Rainy Season in Nearly a Decade Ends in San Diego
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsThe driest water year in nearly a decade ended Tuesday in San Diego, which recorded 5.07 inches of precipitation, barely half its seasonal average, the National Weather Service said. The shortage of rain has produced varying levels of drought across the county, elevating the risk of wildfires at the time of year when dry Santa […]
Sweetwater Authority Joins Stampede Away from County Water Authority
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Voice of San Diegoby Jim HinchThe Sweetwater Authority, which supplies drinking water to a wide swath of South San Diego County, is joining the ranks of local water agencies seeking to reduce their dependence on the San Diego County Water Authority. Sweetwater governing board members earlier this month voted unanimously to begin laying the groundwork for a major new groundwater […]
Mayor’s Water Rate Increase ‘Dead on Arrival’
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer and Jenna RamiscalMayor Todd Gloria didn’t have the votes on Tuesday to pass the huge water and wastewater rate increase needed to avoid layoffs at the city’s Public Utilities Department. Councilmembers voted 8 to 1 to push the decision on a 63 percent water and 31 percent wastewater vote to Oct. 28. Councilmember Vivian Moreno voted no. […]
City Council Balks at Steep Proposed Water Rate Hikes, Delays Vote by a Month
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Maura FoxThe San Diego City Council delayed a planned vote on steep water and sewer rate hikes Tuesday, saying it needs more time to consider them amid concerns over the potential impacts on the region’s cost of living. The proposal would raise water rates for San Diego customers by more than 60% and sewer rates by […]