It’s that time of year – August – when San Diego’s real summer heats up and notices that the city of San Diego is raising water rates hit our mailboxes. On Sept. 30, the San Diego City Council will take up the uncomfortable exercise of approving a 63 percent hike in water rates and a […]
Extreme heat will settle over San Diego County’s inland foothills, mountains and desert areas this week, leading the National Weather Service to urge people to reschedule strenuous activities for the early morning and evening. The most intense heat will occur Wednesday through Friday, when temperatures will rise into the mid-90s in such communities as Ramona […]
A heat wave is expected to grip San Diego County this week, which is elevating wildfire danger and prompting Cal Fire crews to take action. The heat will take hold from Wednesday through Saturday, with Thursday likely to be the hottest day, according to forecasters.
On July 30, 2025, a divided California Court of Appeal issued its long-awaited opinion in Patz v. City of San Diego, affirming the trial court’s judgment that the City’s tiered residential water rates violated Proposition 218 of the California Constitution. The ruling reinforces the strict interpretation of cost-of-service requirements previously articulated in Coziahr v. Otay Water […]
San Diego’s Water Sellers Are Thirsty for Revenue
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIt’s that time of year – August – when San Diego’s real summer heats up and notices that the city of San Diego is raising water rates hit our mailboxes. On Sept. 30, the San Diego City Council will take up the uncomfortable exercise of approving a 63 percent hike in water rates and a […]
Extreme Heat Coming to San Diego County’s Backcountry and Deserts This Week
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsExtreme heat will settle over San Diego County’s inland foothills, mountains and desert areas this week, leading the National Weather Service to urge people to reschedule strenuous activities for the early morning and evening. The most intense heat will occur Wednesday through Friday, when temperatures will rise into the mid-90s in such communities as Ramona […]
Heat Wave to Raise Temperatures, Fire Danger and Health Concerns This Week
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /NBC 7by M.G. PerezA heat wave is expected to grip San Diego County this week, which is elevating wildfire danger and prompting Cal Fire crews to take action. The heat will take hold from Wednesday through Saturday, with Thursday likely to be the hottest day, according to forecasters.
The Price of Water Just Got More Complicated: San Diego’s Legal Battle Over Tiered Rates
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /JD Supraby Dean Atyia and Lutfi Kharuf Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOn July 30, 2025, a divided California Court of Appeal issued its long-awaited opinion in Patz v. City of San Diego, affirming the trial court’s judgment that the City’s tiered residential water rates violated Proposition 218 of the California Constitution. The ruling reinforces the strict interpretation of cost-of-service requirements previously articulated in Coziahr v. Otay Water […]