California may be coming out of the drought, but LA’s water system is in dire need of fixing. Angelenos will soon be asked to pay more for their water and they must stay alert to ensure their money is being invested wisely and not wasted on projects for special interests. The Los Angeles Department of […]
/in San Diego County/by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union Tribuneby J. Harry Jones Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Runoff from big storms that soaked the region this winter have more than tripled the size of Lake Henshaw, meaning the Vista Irrigation District can cut back on its purchase of imported water — potentially saving the district and its customers big money down the line. The district owns the man-made lake near Warner Springs, […]
District officials updated the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Board Tuesday night on its lead sampling program for campus water. According to Board documents, the City and the school district plan to test all schools on district property for potential lead in drinking water by mid-June. With about 200 schools total to test, the […]
When it comes to emergencies and disasters, people tend to have short memories. Much of this is human nature. When something bad happens and we’re in the thick of it we generally do whatever’s necessary to deal with the situation. But once the crisis has past we want to move on with our lives. That’s […]
To Fix LA’s Water, Garcetti Must Stop DWP’s Wasteful Water Tunnel Tax
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /City Watch (Los Angeles)by Brenna NortonCalifornia may be coming out of the drought, but LA’s water system is in dire need of fixing. Angelenos will soon be asked to pay more for their water and they must stay alert to ensure their money is being invested wisely and not wasted on projects for special interests. The Los Angeles Department of […]
Big Rains In Backcountry Means More Local Water For Vista
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union Tribuneby J. Harry Jones Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityRunoff from big storms that soaked the region this winter have more than tripled the size of Lake Henshaw, meaning the Vista Irrigation District can cut back on its purchase of imported water — potentially saving the district and its customers big money down the line. The district owns the man-made lake near Warner Springs, […]
San Diego Unified School District Receives Water Testing Update
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Wendy FryDistrict officials updated the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Board Tuesday night on its lead sampling program for campus water. According to Board documents, the City and the school district plan to test all schools on district property for potential lead in drinking water by mid-June. With about 200 schools total to test, the […]
Remember, The Drought Could Come Back Next Year
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Daily Newsby Kevin SmithWhen it comes to emergencies and disasters, people tend to have short memories. Much of this is human nature. When something bad happens and we’re in the thick of it we generally do whatever’s necessary to deal with the situation. But once the crisis has past we want to move on with our lives. That’s […]