San Diegans went from wastefully using water hoses to clean driveways and sidewalks to becoming a drought-conscience community that used a lot less water than expected in recent years. The low water demand is expected to linger for the next 25 years. Some might assume lower water usage would mean lower water bills, but that didn’t happen.
On May 10, a California Court of Appeal upheld an earlier Superior Court dismissal of litigation challenging the Cadiz Water Project. The Cadiz, Inc. plan to conserve water that’s currently evaporating in the Mojave Desert would deliver new water to our communities in south Orange County as well as five other Southern California counties. After […]
In Carlsbad, two parcels of land have caused a number of headaches in recent months. One is the south shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, which – for those who somehow hadn’t heard – was slated for the development of a luxury mall. The plan to fast-track that project was ultimately defeated by voters. Less […]
The San Diego County Water Authority’s senior lien credit rating was upgraded to AAA by S&P Global Ratings. Water authority officials say Wednesday’s one-notch upgrade marks the first time it has achieved a triple-A rating. The authority, in a news release, called the upgrade “a boon for ratepayers who will benefit from lower financing costs.” S&P credited […]
San Diego Explained: Lower Water Usage Doesn’t Mean Lower Bills
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diego by Lina ChankarSan Diegans went from wastefully using water hoses to clean driveways and sidewalks to becoming a drought-conscience community that used a lot less water than expected in recent years. The low water demand is expected to linger for the next 25 years. Some might assume lower water usage would mean lower water bills, but that didn’t happen.
OPINION: It’s Time to Build Cadiz Water Project
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Bernardino County Sunby Frank UryOn May 10, a California Court of Appeal upheld an earlier Superior Court dismissal of litigation challenging the Cadiz Water Project. The Cadiz, Inc. plan to conserve water that’s currently evaporating in the Mojave Desert would deliver new water to our communities in south Orange County as well as five other Southern California counties. After […]
North County Report: Ongoing Tension in Carlsbad Over Two Properties’ Fate
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ruarri SerpaIn Carlsbad, two parcels of land have caused a number of headaches in recent months. One is the south shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, which – for those who somehow hadn’t heard – was slated for the development of a luxury mall. The plan to fast-track that project was ultimately defeated by voters. Less […]
San Diego Water Upgraded to Triple-A
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Bond Buyer Quoted: Mark Weston and Lisa Marie HarrisThe San Diego County Water Authority’s senior lien credit rating was upgraded to AAA by S&P Global Ratings. Water authority officials say Wednesday’s one-notch upgrade marks the first time it has achieved a triple-A rating. The authority, in a news release, called the upgrade “a boon for ratepayers who will benefit from lower financing costs.” S&P credited […]