Last week the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) board did not take the action that many local water agencies, including Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) had feared, i.e. adopting a Fixed Treatment Charge. On April 12 the MWD board voted not to implement the fixed treatment charge at least for a 2-year period. MWD rates […]
California lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would put on hold Gov. Jerry Brown’s contentious $15 billion water plan unless it gets approval from voters. The bill is one of several challenges to the California WaterFix. Along with voter approval, it would require the state to perform and release a cost-benefit analysis. The Bay Delta […]
Since Americans first heard the term global warming in the 1970s, the weather has actually improved for most people living in the U.S. But it won’t always be that way, according to a new study. Research shows Americans typically — and perhaps unsurprisingly — like warmer winters and dislike hot, humid summers. And they reveal […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Encinitas Patchby Jamie Wilkins Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Home Depot have once again teamed up to kick off the spring season with the semi-annual Garden-Friendly Plant Sale and Fair on Saturday, April 30 at the Encinitas Home Depot. All area residents are invited to attend this popular event, which runs from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. With California’s […]
VC and region dodge a bullet: MWD doesn’t adopt huge change
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Road Runner (Valley Center) Quoted: Mark WestonLast week the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) board did not take the action that many local water agencies, including Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) had feared, i.e. adopting a Fixed Treatment Charge. On April 12 the MWD board voted not to implement the fixed treatment charge at least for a 2-year period. MWD rates […]
Lawmakers Seek Vote on $15B Calif. Water Plan
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Courthouse News Service (Pasadena)by By Nick CahillCalifornia lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would put on hold Gov. Jerry Brown’s contentious $15 billion water plan unless it gets approval from voters. The bill is one of several challenges to the California WaterFix. Along with voter approval, it would require the state to perform and release a cost-benefit analysis. The Bay Delta […]
Global warming has made the weather better for most in U.S. — but don’t get used to it, study says
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Sean GreeneSince Americans first heard the term global warming in the 1970s, the weather has actually improved for most people living in the U.S. But it won’t always be that way, according to a new study. Research shows Americans typically — and perhaps unsurprisingly — like warmer winters and dislike hot, humid summers. And they reveal […]
Garden-Friendly Plant Sale Returns to Encinitas Home Depot
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Encinitas Patchby Jamie Wilkins Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOlivenhain Municipal Water District and Home Depot have once again teamed up to kick off the spring season with the semi-annual Garden-Friendly Plant Sale and Fair on Saturday, April 30 at the Encinitas Home Depot. All area residents are invited to attend this popular event, which runs from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. With California’s […]