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 […]
Swimmers, divers, surfers and others can feel good about the water quality at most of San Diego County’s beaches, according to Heal the Bay’s 26th annual Beach Report Card released Thursday. While above average rainfall pulled scores in the region down modestly during the past year, 97 percent of the area’s monitored beaches received top […]
Water quality at Southern California beaches has shown marked improvement for the second year in a row in what experts say is a continuing byproduct of the severe drought that has cut polluted runoff into the Pacific Ocean. About 97% of Southern California beaches received an A or B grade for water quality during the […]
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 […]
San Diego Beach Health Holds Steady
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson SmithSwimmers, divers, surfers and others can feel good about the water quality at most of San Diego County’s beaches, according to Heal the Bay’s 26th annual Beach Report Card released Thursday. While above average rainfall pulled scores in the region down modestly during the past year, 97 percent of the area’s monitored beaches received top […]
You Can Thank the Drought for Improved Water Quality at Southern California Beaches
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by Jason SongWater quality at Southern California beaches has shown marked improvement for the second year in a row in what experts say is a continuing byproduct of the severe drought that has cut polluted runoff into the Pacific Ocean. About 97% of Southern California beaches received an A or B grade for water quality during the […]