Sustainable landscape demonstration gardens inspire homeowners to create and maintain their own beautiful, water-efficient landscapes. In California, where more than half of urban water usage goes towards landscape irrigation, any reduction in water consumption contributes to successful conservation efforts. The San Diego County Water Authority and several member agencies host demonstration gardens that residents can […]
The Fallbrook and Rainbow water districts have pushed back on an Assembly bill that would require a countywide public vote to approve their exit from the San Diego County Water Authority, accusing the city of San Diego of attempting to increase its power. The two rural districts said in a statement that the city is […]
“For those of you who figure out that maybe college isn’t what you want to pursue, there is a ton of opportunity outside of college,” said Richard Johnson, general manager at Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar. Johnson was speaking to about a dozen seniors from Twin Oaks and Mission Hills high schools who were […]
The Lake Hodges dam is old — over 100 years old, in fact. It opened in 1918, so it has dealt with some wear and tear over the years, and recently needed critical repair work to keep it up and running. Now, it has been reopened to the community. “It opened yesterday and will remain […]
Experience a Sustainable Demonstration Garden Self-Tour
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySustainable landscape demonstration gardens inspire homeowners to create and maintain their own beautiful, water-efficient landscapes. In California, where more than half of urban water usage goes towards landscape irrigation, any reduction in water consumption contributes to successful conservation efforts. The San Diego County Water Authority and several member agencies host demonstration gardens that residents can […]
Rural Districts Say San Diego Behind Opposition to Their Exit from County Water Authority
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /Times of San Diegoby Chris Jennewein Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Fallbrook and Rainbow water districts have pushed back on an Assembly bill that would require a countywide public vote to approve their exit from the San Diego County Water Authority, accusing the city of San Diego of attempting to increase its power. The two rural districts said in a statement that the city is […]
‘You Don’t Have to Go to College to be Successful’: Program Sparks Interest in the Trades for Some San Marcos Teens
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Emily Alvarenga“For those of you who figure out that maybe college isn’t what you want to pursue, there is a ton of opportunity outside of college,” said Richard Johnson, general manager at Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar. Johnson was speaking to about a dozen seniors from Twin Oaks and Mission Hills high schools who were […]
Lake Hodges Reopens to San Diego Community After Yearlong Closure
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TVby Jacob AereThe Lake Hodges dam is old — over 100 years old, in fact. It opened in 1918, so it has dealt with some wear and tear over the years, and recently needed critical repair work to keep it up and running. Now, it has been reopened to the community. “It opened yesterday and will remain […]