Attendees of Thursday’s Valley Center Business Association’s night of information on fire and insurance—a large library community roomful—learned many things. For instance, that new homes, and eventually all homes, must remove any flammable materials from within five feet of the outside walls. Say goodbye to climbing ivy and rose bushes.
Even after last week’s atmospheric river storm, San Diego’s water year has a dryness problem. For a start, the water year runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following year. It’s different from the calendar year, but provides a way to keep track of rainfall without breaking up the winter.
The Santa Fe Irrigation District board unanimously approved a 2% water rate increase at a special meeting on Feb. 12. Customers in Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch will see the new rate go into effect on March 1 and in combination with wholesale water rate increases from the San Diego County Water […]
It’s been a slow start to the rainy season. The first major storm of the season is bringing much needed rain as San Diego County deals with the driest start to any winter in more than 170 years. While the storm offers a boost to drought conditions, officials warn the rainfall is not enough to fully […]
VCBA Fire Meeting
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /Valley Newsby Roadrunner Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAttendees of Thursday’s Valley Center Business Association’s night of information on fire and insurance—a large library community roomful—learned many things. For instance, that new homes, and eventually all homes, must remove any flammable materials from within five feet of the outside walls. Say goodbye to climbing ivy and rose bushes.
San Diego’s Water Year Lagging Behind
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /ABC 10 News San Diegoby Moses Small Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityEven after last week’s atmospheric river storm, San Diego’s water year has a dryness problem. For a start, the water year runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following year. It’s different from the calendar year, but provides a way to keep track of rainfall without breaking up the winter.
Santa Fe Irrigation District Approves Water Rate Increase
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /San Diego Union Tribuneby Karen Billing Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Santa Fe Irrigation District board unanimously approved a 2% water rate increase at a special meeting on Feb. 12. Customers in Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch will see the new rate go into effect on March 1 and in combination with wholesale water rate increases from the San Diego County Water […]
Officials Say Storm Rain is Not Enough to Fully Restore San Diego County’s Reservoirs
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /Fox 5 San Diegoby Jennifer Franco Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityIt’s been a slow start to the rainy season. The first major storm of the season is bringing much needed rain as San Diego County deals with the driest start to any winter in more than 170 years. While the storm offers a boost to drought conditions, officials warn the rainfall is not enough to fully […]