ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The robust plan to start rebuilding Lake Hodges dam has come to a screeching halt as a new cost analysis has just jumped from $275 million to between roughly $500 million and $700 million. Now, the San Diego Water Authority says they will no longer cover their promised half of […]
San Diego is backing away from plans to rebuild the Lake Hodges Dam, thanks to ballooning cost estimates and the county water authority announcing it’s no longer willing to pay half the cost. The state declared the dam unsafe two years ago, demanded the water level be lowered because of flood risk and ordered San Diego […]
San Diego’s inflation rate was 4% in July — fueled primarily by rising prices for food, medical care and cars — making it highest in the nation. Inflation has typically run hotter in San Diego than much of the U.S. because of high housing and gasoline costs. Yet the past few reports, which are released […]
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego residents may soon see higher water bills as the city proposes rate increases to cover rising costs and infrastructure needs. According to a handout sent to residents served by the nonprofit Public Utility Company, increases could be as much as $15-17 per family household, compounded over the next four […]
Plan for Lake Hodges Dam in Question After Cost Jump
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Fox 5 San Diegoby Jaime Chambers Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The robust plan to start rebuilding Lake Hodges dam has come to a screeching halt as a new cost analysis has just jumped from $275 million to between roughly $500 million and $700 million. Now, the San Diego Water Authority says they will no longer cover their promised half of […]
Hopes for a Lake Hodges Dam Replacement Dim, Despite Safety Concerns
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby David Garrick Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego is backing away from plans to rebuild the Lake Hodges Dam, thanks to ballooning cost estimates and the county water authority announcing it’s no longer willing to pay half the cost. The state declared the dam unsafe two years ago, demanded the water level be lowered because of flood risk and ordered San Diego […]
San Diego’s Inflation Rate Is Highest in Nation at 4%
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phillip MolnarSan Diego’s inflation rate was 4% in July — fueled primarily by rising prices for food, medical care and cars — making it highest in the nation. Inflation has typically run hotter in San Diego than much of the U.S. because of high housing and gasoline costs. Yet the past few reports, which are released […]
San Diego Residents Face Water Rate Increases, and Have the Opportunity to Protest
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego KGTVby Emily CoffeySAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego residents may soon see higher water bills as the city proposes rate increases to cover rising costs and infrastructure needs. According to a handout sent to residents served by the nonprofit Public Utility Company, increases could be as much as $15-17 per family household, compounded over the next four […]