A water main ruptured at a construction site in a Morena commercial district Thursday, causing a sinkhole, evacuations of businesses and closures of nearby traffic lanes. The failed pipeline began flooding the 800 block of Sherman Street about 3:45 p.m., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
More than a week after the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced its harshest-ever water restrictions for millions of residents across the region, several of the affected water agencies are offering a preview of how life will change throughout Southland when the rules kick in June 1. The restrictions target areas that rely heavily or entirely […]
San Marcos and Vallecitos partnered on the new project to encourage water conservation. Five hydration stations have been installed in San Marcos parks to facilitate easy refilling of reusable bottles during outdoor activities instead of using purchased bottled water. Both the City of San Marcos and the Vallecitos Water District are committed to reducing single-use […]
The city of San Diego has won an appeal in its suit challenging a state mandate that required local water districts to pay for mandatory lead testing at schools, the San Diego City Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. The ruling issued Friday finds that either the state’s Commission on State Mandates must reimburse San Diego for […]
Businesses Evacuated After Ruptured Water Main Floods Morena Streets, Opens Sinkhole
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San DiegoA water main ruptured at a construction site in a Morena commercial district Thursday, causing a sinkhole, evacuations of businesses and closures of nearby traffic lanes. The failed pipeline began flooding the 800 block of Sherman Street about 3:45 p.m., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Patrols, Fines, Altered Landscapes: How Severe SoCal Water Restrictions Will Roll Out
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley SmithMore than a week after the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced its harshest-ever water restrictions for millions of residents across the region, several of the affected water agencies are offering a preview of how life will change throughout Southland when the rules kick in June 1. The restrictions target areas that rely heavily or entirely […]
Wags and Water Festival Brings Canines and Water Conservation Together May 7th
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /North County Daily Starby Terry WoodsSan Marcos and Vallecitos partnered on the new project to encourage water conservation. Five hydration stations have been installed in San Marcos parks to facilitate easy refilling of reusable bottles during outdoor activities instead of using purchased bottled water. Both the City of San Marcos and the Vallecitos Water District are committed to reducing single-use […]
San Diego Wins Appeal in State Lead Testing Mandate Case
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /abc 10 NewsThe city of San Diego has won an appeal in its suit challenging a state mandate that required local water districts to pay for mandatory lead testing at schools, the San Diego City Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. The ruling issued Friday finds that either the state’s Commission on State Mandates must reimburse San Diego for […]