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 […]
Over the last few weeks, things have happened in Sacramento and Los Angeles to dramatically reduce the water use restrictions that have impacted Valley Center and all of California for well over the last year. While the El Niño was somewhat of a bust, it still provided enough rain and snowpack to California’s key watershed […]
A program aimed at softening the blow of costly irrigation system upgrades may bring relief for local avocado growers who are struggling to survive unrelenting surges in their water bills. “It’s been very, very challenging to address these water issues,” Tom Bellamore, president of California Avocado Commission, told a group of growers at a May […]
The San Diego County Water Authority staff has proposed increasing rates charged to member agencies by 6.4 percent for untreated water and 5.9 percent for treated water in calendar year 2017, similar to the increases adopted by the Board of Directors for 2016. Next year’s rate proposal is primarily driven by higher costs from the […]
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 […]
SWRCB and MWD Relax Water Use Restrictions
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center) Quoted: Gary ArantOver the last few weeks, things have happened in Sacramento and Los Angeles to dramatically reduce the water use restrictions that have impacted Valley Center and all of California for well over the last year. While the El Niño was somewhat of a bust, it still provided enough rain and snowpack to California’s key watershed […]
Program Offers ‘Ray of Hope’ For Lagging Avocado Industry
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Village News (Fallbrook) by Tim O'LearyA program aimed at softening the blow of costly irrigation system upgrades may bring relief for local avocado growers who are struggling to survive unrelenting surges in their water bills. “It’s been very, very challenging to address these water issues,” Tom Bellamore, president of California Avocado Commission, told a group of growers at a May […]
SD Water Authority Proposes Rate Increases
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /La Jolla Patchby Maggie Avants Quoted: Maureen StapletonThe San Diego County Water Authority staff has proposed increasing rates charged to member agencies by 6.4 percent for untreated water and 5.9 percent for treated water in calendar year 2017, similar to the increases adopted by the Board of Directors for 2016. Next year’s rate proposal is primarily driven by higher costs from the […]