Escondido homeowners Marcus and Leanne F. decided it was time for a landscape makeover two years ago when their effort to keep their lawn green required a lot of water. But they didn’t know where to start, lacking experience with landscape design and working with a limited budget. The couple started from the beginning, and […]
Long Beach water customers will likely see their bills increase this year. This comes after the Utilities Commission approved a 9% increase for water usage Monday. The increase would add just over $5 to the average single-family household’s bill starting Oct. 1. A public hearing on the rates is tentatively scheduled for August.
San Diego County supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation Tuesday declaring a state of emergency due to pollution and sewage flowing across the U.S.-Mexico border. Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer introduced the proclamation, which asks Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden to issue similar declarations, “suspend red tape that may hinder response efforts, […]
On Tuesday, June 27, the California Legislature passed the 2023/24 state budget, which included critical investments in projects around the Imperial Valley. According to a press release from the Office of Sen. Steve Padilla, Senator Padilla, whose district includes all of Imperial County, worked with legislative leaders to secure these investments in the Valley’s future. […]
Nifty Fifty Plant Choices Featured in Winning Escondido Landscape
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityEscondido homeowners Marcus and Leanne F. decided it was time for a landscape makeover two years ago when their effort to keep their lawn green required a lot of water. But they didn’t know where to start, lacking experience with landscape design and working with a limited budget. The couple started from the beginning, and […]
Long Beach Commission Approves 9% Hike in Water Bills
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /ABC 7 Los Angelesby StaffLong Beach water customers will likely see their bills increase this year. This comes after the Utilities Commission approved a 9% increase for water usage Monday. The increase would add just over $5 to the average single-family household’s bill starting Oct. 1. A public hearing on the rates is tentatively scheduled for August.
Supervisors Declare State of Emergency on Cross-Border Pollution, Sewage
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Elizabeth IrelandSan Diego County supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation Tuesday declaring a state of emergency due to pollution and sewage flowing across the U.S.-Mexico border. Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer introduced the proclamation, which asks Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden to issue similar declarations, “suspend red tape that may hinder response efforts, […]
Senator Padilla Secures Critical Investments for Imperial Valley in 2023/24 State Budget
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Imperial Valley PressOn Tuesday, June 27, the California Legislature passed the 2023/24 state budget, which included critical investments in projects around the Imperial Valley. According to a press release from the Office of Sen. Steve Padilla, Senator Padilla, whose district includes all of Imperial County, worked with legislative leaders to secure these investments in the Valley’s future. […]