Southern California’s largest water district has signed a multimillion deal to buy several sprawling islands far north in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, drawing criticism for giving the powerful district a stronghold in the vital water hub, officials said Monday. The deal worth $175 million will put the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Del Mar Times by By Karen Billing Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The Santa Fe Irrigation District is going through its rate-setting process right now and an eight-page notice was recently sent out to all customers on what is being proposed and how they can participate in the process — including how to oppose the increases. Santa Fe Irrigation District Manager Michael Bardin visited the Rancho Santa […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by By Bradley J. Fikes Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
This is the time of year when water utilities set their rates, which almost inevitably go up. But this year, the rate hikes are likely to be higher than usual, as water utilities cope with the unexpected impact of mandatory conservation on their budgets. On April 12, Metropolitan’s board of directors is scheduled to vote […]
Southern California Water District Buys Delta Land
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by KPBS)Southern California’s largest water district has signed a multimillion deal to buy several sprawling islands far north in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, drawing criticism for giving the powerful district a stronghold in the vital water hub, officials said Monday. The deal worth $175 million will put the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in […]
Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach Water District Seeks Input on Rate Hike
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Del Mar Times by By Karen Billing Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Santa Fe Irrigation District is going through its rate-setting process right now and an eight-page notice was recently sent out to all customers on what is being proposed and how they can participate in the process — including how to oppose the increases. Santa Fe Irrigation District Manager Michael Bardin visited the Rancho Santa […]
Water Agency Finances Hit by Mandatory Conservation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by By Bradley J. Fikes Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThis is the time of year when water utilities set their rates, which almost inevitably go up. But this year, the rate hikes are likely to be higher than usual, as water utilities cope with the unexpected impact of mandatory conservation on their budgets. On April 12, Metropolitan’s board of directors is scheduled to vote […]
VIDEO: Crews free man after getting arm stuck in water pipe
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS 8 (San Diego)Crews free man after getting arm stuck in water pipe.