I wrote several months ago about San Diego’s role in the sudden downfall of the Metropolitan Water District’s general manager, Adel Hagekhalil. A workplace discrimination complaint brought him down and, among many other points, that complaint, from the then CFO, referenced his deference to San Diego board members as fiscally reckless.
Brian Caldwell has been leading photo tours on Lake Hodges for years, with many spectators drawn in by wildlife. But after an inspection in 2022, the state mandated the water level be dropped, and Caldwell noticed a change in the wildlife population.
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County/by dguillen /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Teri Figueroa Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego County wants to buy a second firefighting helicopter equipped for making water drops at night. It has nearly $4 million in hand but needs to find $14 million to pay for it. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted a unanimous 4-0 to pursue funding for the new helicopter, as well as buying […]
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County/by dguillen /CBS 8by Kelly Hessedal Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on Tuesday to approve a proposal to improve the county’s preparedness for wildfires. “It only takes a spark, a downed power line or a stray ember carried by Santa Ana winds or a sudden shift in the weather can turn a quiet afternoon into catastrophe,” said […]
Politics Report: Oh Henry!
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by dguillen /Voice of San Diegoby Scott LewisI wrote several months ago about San Diego’s role in the sudden downfall of the Metropolitan Water District’s general manager, Adel Hagekhalil. A workplace discrimination complaint brought him down and, among many other points, that complaint, from the then CFO, referenced his deference to San Diego board members as fiscally reckless.
Lake Hodges Tour Guides Say Low Water Levels Negatively Impacting Business
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /Fox 5 San Diegoby Delaney WhiteBrian Caldwell has been leading photo tours on Lake Hodges for years, with many spectators drawn in by wildlife. But after an inspection in 2022, the state mandated the water level be dropped, and Caldwell noticed a change in the wildlife population.
County Looking to Buy Second Helicopter for Night Missions as It Takes Hard Look at Fire Response
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by dguillen /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Teri Figueroa Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego County wants to buy a second firefighting helicopter equipped for making water drops at night. It has nearly $4 million in hand but needs to find $14 million to pay for it. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted a unanimous 4-0 to pursue funding for the new helicopter, as well as buying […]
San Diego Boosts Wildfire Readiness With $15M Helicopter Plan
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by dguillen /CBS 8by Kelly Hessedal Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on Tuesday to approve a proposal to improve the county’s preparedness for wildfires. “It only takes a spark, a downed power line or a stray ember carried by Santa Ana winds or a sudden shift in the weather can turn a quiet afternoon into catastrophe,” said […]