Just a few years ago, San Diego residents were being urged to conserve water as the West grappled with one of the worst droughts in centuries. Today, the region finds itself in a very different position: exploring ways to help neighboring states facing growing water shortages.
The San Diego County Water Authority Monday proposed a 3% rate increase for 2027, with similar adjustments tentatively planned through 2032. SDCWA leaders said while the rate hike was painful, it was actually below the national rate of inflation and a significant decrease from earlier projections — at least partly due to two water-sharing agreements […]
Cathy Spence didn’t grow up gardening. She attributes that to the multiple moves her military family made when she was growing up — before they settled in Chula Vista. Now, she lives with her husband David in the same area — with their cute scruffy terrier mix rescue, Skipper. They bought their house in 2018 […]
It’s the entrance from the street that creates anticipation for seeing just what’s in the backyard. There’s going to be a lot — an extravagant palette — of color. The plants will have low water needs. And it’ll be just a little eccentric. Oh, and did I mention all the color?
How San Diego Went From Water Shortages to Helping Other States
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /CBS 8by Vanessa Paz Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Dan Denham
Just a few years ago, San Diego residents were being urged to conserve water as the West grappled with one of the worst droughts in centuries. Today, the region finds itself in a very different position: exploring ways to help neighboring states facing growing water shortages.
San Diego County Water Authority Proposes 3% Water Rate Hike for 2027
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /CBS 8 San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Dan Denham
The San Diego County Water Authority Monday proposed a 3% rate increase for 2027, with similar adjustments tentatively planned through 2032. SDCWA leaders said while the rate hike was painful, it was actually below the national rate of inflation and a significant decrease from earlier projections — at least partly due to two water-sharing agreements […]
WaterSmart Makeover: Creating a Space of Year-Round Color in Chula Vista
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /The Press Democratby Caron Golden Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCathy Spence didn’t grow up gardening. She attributes that to the multiple moves her military family made when she was growing up — before they settled in Chula Vista. Now, she lives with her husband David in the same area — with their cute scruffy terrier mix rescue, Skipper. They bought their house in 2018 […]
With Bold Blooms and Outdoor Art, Clairemont Yard Is Awash in Color
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron Golden Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIt’s the entrance from the street that creates anticipation for seeing just what’s in the backyard. There’s going to be a lot — an extravagant palette — of color. The plants will have low water needs. And it’ll be just a little eccentric. Oh, and did I mention all the color?