At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved rate increases for its potable and recycled customers that will take effect at the start of the new year, Jan. 1, 2026. Customers will receive a notification by mail with more details about the impact on their bills and when […]
The latest storm hitting the region is helping bring San Diego County’s reservoirs back toward healthier levels. “The average is very high for November. Last year, we had less than a quarter of an inch and this year we’re getting almost above three inches in San Diego County,” said Efren Lopez, Senior Water Resources Specialist […]
A feared hike in water costs for local farmers won’t be as bad as first expected following a reversal from the San Diego County Water Authority. Water officials have bailed on earlier plans to sharply reduce a special water-rate discount enjoyed by many San Diego-area farmers — a discount the agricultural sector sees as a […]
Forecasts for San Diego County on Thursday called for yet another storm, albeit weaker, to hit the area, bringing more wet weather. “The next low-pressure system from the northwest will bring more widespread showers late Thursday afternoon into Friday,” said the National Weather Service.
Santa Fe Irrigation District Customers to See Rate Increases in January
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-TribuneAt its Nov. 20 meeting, the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved rate increases for its potable and recycled customers that will take effect at the start of the new year, Jan. 1, 2026. Customers will receive a notification by mail with more details about the impact on their bills and when […]
Early-Season Storms Boost San Diego County Reservoir Levels
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Fox 5 San Diegoby Jennifer Franco Quoted: Efren LopezThe latest storm hitting the region is helping bring San Diego County’s reservoirs back toward healthier levels. “The average is very high for November. Last year, we had less than a quarter of an inch and this year we’re getting almost above three inches in San Diego County,” said Efren Lopez, Senior Water Resources Specialist […]
‘A Win-Win’: In 180, Water Authority Keeps Discounted Water Rate for Struggling San Diego County Farmers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Lucas Robinson Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Lisa-Marie Harris
A feared hike in water costs for local farmers won’t be as bad as first expected following a reversal from the San Diego County Water Authority. Water officials have bailed on earlier plans to sharply reduce a special water-rate discount enjoyed by many San Diego-area farmers — a discount the agricultural sector sees as a […]
Another Storm Bringing More Rain to San Diego County Thursday Afternoon
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /NBC 7by Brenda Gregorio-NietoForecasts for San Diego County on Thursday called for yet another storm, albeit weaker, to hit the area, bringing more wet weather. “The next low-pressure system from the northwest will bring more widespread showers late Thursday afternoon into Friday,” said the National Weather Service.