Two major goals in the city of San Diego’s plan to address climate change have already been achieved, and other targets are close, according to a report released by the mayor’s office Friday. The targets that have been met involve greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. The plan, approved by the City Council in December, […]
The City Council will consider increased water and wastewater rates Nov. 16. Per month, single family households that use 10 units of water, or 7,480 gallons, may see a $1.36 increase in water rates, and pay $1.21 more for wastewater. Higher water rates cover increases in the fixed service rate, unit cost and imported water […]
Among the changing red and yellow fall leaves of Yosemite National Park, nature artist Penny Otwell is marveling at the fullest rushing waterfalls and rivers she’s ever painted there in autumn. But down in the dry Southern California suburbs, David Cantuna laments the same dead and dying grass in his backyard. California’s historic drought finally […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Joe Tash Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Customers of the Santa Fe Irrigation District, who saw their water bills go up by an average of 9 percent on June 1, face another rate hike of as much as 15.8 percent on Jan. 1, 2017. At its meeting on Nov. 17, the board of directors of the district, which serves customers in Solana […]
San Diego Achieves Major Climate Change Goals
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS NewsTwo major goals in the city of San Diego’s plan to address climate change have already been achieved, and other targets are close, according to a report released by the mayor’s office Friday. The targets that have been met involve greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. The plan, approved by the City Council in December, […]
Oceanside could see rise in water, wastewater rates
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Groupby Promise YeeThe City Council will consider increased water and wastewater rates Nov. 16. Per month, single family households that use 10 units of water, or 7,480 gallons, may see a $1.36 increase in water rates, and pay $1.21 more for wastewater. Higher water rates cover increases in the fixed service rate, unit cost and imported water […]
Officials Maintain Conservation Message Despite California’s Drought Divide
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Claims Journal (San Diego)by Ellen Knickmeyer and Amy TaxinAmong the changing red and yellow fall leaves of Yosemite National Park, nature artist Penny Otwell is marveling at the fullest rushing waterfalls and rivers she’s ever painted there in autumn. But down in the dry Southern California suburbs, David Cantuna laments the same dead and dying grass in his backyard. California’s historic drought finally […]
Santa Fe Irrigation District Customers In Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach Face Another Rate Hike
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Joe Tash Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCustomers of the Santa Fe Irrigation District, who saw their water bills go up by an average of 9 percent on June 1, face another rate hike of as much as 15.8 percent on Jan. 1, 2017. At its meeting on Nov. 17, the board of directors of the district, which serves customers in Solana […]