Santa Fe Irrigation District customers will see an increase to their water rates effective Jan. 1, 2025. According to a news release from the district, 100% of this increase is from the San Diego County Water Authority, the region’s wholesale water provider. Costs for water purchases from the San Diego Water Authority account for about […]
The Building Industry Association of San Diego has dumped tens of thousands of dollars into supporting the campaigns of two Vallecitos Water District board candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 election, generating speculation about conflicts of interest from other candidates. The Vallecitos Water District oversees water services for approximately 100,000 people in San Marcos, Lake […]
San Diego Gas & Electric officials have notified 24,700 customers living in backcountry areas that they may lose power in the coming days because Santa Ana winds are expected to blow through the area, which may result in elevated risk of fire. Moderate-strength Santa Ana winds are expected to arrive Tuesday night and last until Thursday evening, […]
San Diego’s manufacturing sector has a $47 billion regional economic impact annually, according to new research, while accounting for nearly one in 10 private jobs across the region. The industry, according to a report by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp., supports 121,027 jobs at 4,429 establishments tied to manufacturing, which craft everything from consumer […]
Santa Fe Irrigation Water Rate Increase to Start in January
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen BillingSanta Fe Irrigation District customers will see an increase to their water rates effective Jan. 1, 2025. According to a news release from the district, 100% of this increase is from the San Diego County Water Authority, the region’s wholesale water provider. Costs for water purchases from the San Diego Water Authority account for about […]
Developer PAC Floods $40k into Vallecitos Water District Races
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The Coast Newsby Leo PlaceThe Building Industry Association of San Diego has dumped tens of thousands of dollars into supporting the campaigns of two Vallecitos Water District board candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 election, generating speculation about conflicts of interest from other candidates. The Vallecitos Water District oversees water services for approximately 100,000 people in San Marcos, Lake […]
SDG&E Warns Rural Residents of Potential Power Shutoffs
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob NikolewskiSan Diego Gas & Electric officials have notified 24,700 customers living in backcountry areas that they may lose power in the coming days because Santa Ana winds are expected to blow through the area, which may result in elevated risk of fire. Moderate-strength Santa Ana winds are expected to arrive Tuesday night and last until Thursday evening, […]
Local Manufacturing Growth Outpaces State, U.S., with $47B Economic Impact on Region
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Times of San Diegoby Jennifer VigilSan Diego’s manufacturing sector has a $47 billion regional economic impact annually, according to new research, while accounting for nearly one in 10 private jobs across the region. The industry, according to a report by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp., supports 121,027 jobs at 4,429 establishments tied to manufacturing, which craft everything from consumer […]