Nearly 240,000 residents in parts of southeastern San Diego County will soon see higher water bills. The Otay Water District notified customers that it will implement an 8.3% rate increase effective Jan. 1, saying the “unavoidable” hike is mostly due to charges passed down from its wholesale water suppliers: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California […]
Starting this week, pedestrians and motorists in Escondido will notice traffic impacts due to construction work on San Diego County Water Authority facilities as part of the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement project. Work will take place on Bear Valley Parkway just north of San Pasqual Valley Road where a traffic lane and a bike […]
It’s that time of year – August – when San Diego’s real summer heats up and notices that the city of San Diego is raising water rates hit our mailboxes. On Sept. 30, the San Diego City Council will take up the uncomfortable exercise of approving a 63 percent hike in water rates and a […]
Extreme heat will settle over San Diego County’s inland foothills, mountains and desert areas this week, leading the National Weather Service to urge people to reschedule strenuous activities for the early morning and evening. The most intense heat will occur Wednesday through Friday, when temperatures will rise into the mid-90s in such communities as Ramona […]
Attention, Otay Water Customers: Your Bill Is About to Go Up
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /I News Sourceby Rami AlarianNearly 240,000 residents in parts of southeastern San Diego County will soon see higher water bills. The Otay Water District notified customers that it will implement an 8.3% rate increase effective Jan. 1, saying the “unavoidable” hike is mostly due to charges passed down from its wholesale water suppliers: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California […]
Traffic Impacts Planned for Escondido During Aqueduct Upgrades
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Escondido Times-Advocate Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityStarting this week, pedestrians and motorists in Escondido will notice traffic impacts due to construction work on San Diego County Water Authority facilities as part of the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement project. Work will take place on Bear Valley Parkway just north of San Pasqual Valley Road where a traffic lane and a bike […]
San Diego’s Water Sellers Are Thirsty for Revenue
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIt’s that time of year – August – when San Diego’s real summer heats up and notices that the city of San Diego is raising water rates hit our mailboxes. On Sept. 30, the San Diego City Council will take up the uncomfortable exercise of approving a 63 percent hike in water rates and a […]
Extreme Heat Coming to San Diego County’s Backcountry and Deserts This Week
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsExtreme heat will settle over San Diego County’s inland foothills, mountains and desert areas this week, leading the National Weather Service to urge people to reschedule strenuous activities for the early morning and evening. The most intense heat will occur Wednesday through Friday, when temperatures will rise into the mid-90s in such communities as Ramona […]