Oceanside’s water rates could climb 6 percent in 2024 and another 6 percent in 2025 under a proposal outlined this week by the city’s water utilities director. The increases are the result of rate hikes by the Metropolitan Water District, Southern California’s biggest water wholesaler, and the San Diego County Water Authority, which buys water […]
The San Diego Unified Port District is adding its voice to the call for a state of emergency over cross-border sewage flows in the South Bay. The port sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to take the issue seriously.
The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors acted to expand financial assistance to more customers through IID’s Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP), according to a recent IID press release. “Our commitment has always been to the well-being of our customers. Recognizing the financial hardships many face, we’ve taken measures to extend our reach and support,” […]
On a 5-3 vote, the San Diego City Council approved a series of water rate increases Tuesday totaling nearly 20% over the next two years, following a public hearing during which San Diegans largely urged the body to reject the hikes. The first adjustment will be an increase of 5%, effective Dec. 1, 2023, followed […]
Water Rates Could Climb 12% in Two Years for Oceanside
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil Diehl Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOceanside’s water rates could climb 6 percent in 2024 and another 6 percent in 2025 under a proposal outlined this week by the city’s water utilities director. The increases are the result of rate hikes by the Metropolitan Water District, Southern California’s biggest water wholesaler, and the San Diego County Water Authority, which buys water […]
Port of San Diego Joins Calls for Help to Deal With Cross-Border Sewage
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /KPBS by Erik AndersonThe San Diego Unified Port District is adding its voice to the call for a state of emergency over cross-border sewage flows in the South Bay. The port sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to take the issue seriously.
IID Board Votes to Expand Financial Assistance to Senior Citizens
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The Desert ReviewThe Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors acted to expand financial assistance to more customers through IID’s Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP), according to a recent IID press release. “Our commitment has always been to the well-being of our customers. Recognizing the financial hardships many face, we’ve taken measures to extend our reach and support,” […]
San Diego City Council Approves First Significant Water Rate Increase Since 2015
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS FM/TVby City News Service Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOn a 5-3 vote, the San Diego City Council approved a series of water rate increases Tuesday totaling nearly 20% over the next two years, following a public hearing during which San Diegans largely urged the body to reject the hikes. The first adjustment will be an increase of 5%, effective Dec. 1, 2023, followed […]