Customers in two North County water districts overwhelmingly voted to leave a regionwide agency for a simple reason: They can get less-expensive water elsewhere. But the broader dynamics that led to this moment are complex — and are expected to increase costs for years to come for ratepayers remaining with the San Diego County Water […]
A major pattern change is set to deliver California’s first atmospheric river of the season next week. Significant rain and snow is in the forecast for the Golden State, while damp, dreary days are ahead for other parts of the West as signs of El Niño’s influence on the upcoming winter season emerge.
In modern American politics, voters at the local and state level are asked to weigh in all the time on ballot measures involving public policy. What’s strikingly consistent across the nation is just how contrary voters are and how ready they are to object to anything. In San Diego, for a local example, an utterly mundane 2016 […]
California’s state government began drawing up plans for Sites Reservoir in the Sacramento Valley 70 years ago. And it still only exists on paper. So, kudos to Gov. Gavin Newsom for deciding that it’s finally time to put this tardy project on the fast track. Fast track means there’ll be limited time for any opponent […]
Opinion: Water ‘Divorce’ Election is Manifestation of Larger County Problems
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael Smolens Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityCustomers in two North County water districts overwhelmingly voted to leave a regionwide agency for a simple reason: They can get less-expensive water elsewhere. But the broader dynamics that led to this moment are complex — and are expected to increase costs for years to come for ratepayers remaining with the San Diego County Water […]
First Atmospheric River Storm of the Season Targets California Next Week
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /CNNby Mark GilbertA major pattern change is set to deliver California’s first atmospheric river of the season next week. Significant rain and snow is in the forecast for the Golden State, while damp, dreary days are ahead for other parts of the West as signs of El Niño’s influence on the upcoming winter season emerge.
Opinion: Millions Share the Discontent That Fueled Rainbow and Fallbrook Vote For a Water Divorce
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribune Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn modern American politics, voters at the local and state level are asked to weigh in all the time on ballot measures involving public policy. What’s strikingly consistent across the nation is just how contrary voters are and how ready they are to object to anything. In San Diego, for a local example, an utterly mundane 2016 […]
Opinion: It’s About Time California Built the Sites Reservoir
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby George SkeletonCalifornia’s state government began drawing up plans for Sites Reservoir in the Sacramento Valley 70 years ago. And it still only exists on paper. So, kudos to Gov. Gavin Newsom for deciding that it’s finally time to put this tardy project on the fast track. Fast track means there’ll be limited time for any opponent […]