Southern California officials on Tuesday took the unprecedented step of declaring a water shortage emergency and ordering outdoor usage be restricted to just one day a week for about 6 million people in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties. The outdoor watering restrictions will take effect June 1 under the decision by […]
In observance of growing drought conditions statewide, the Vallecitos Water District has declared new water conservation requirements for thousands of customers in San Diego County’s inland area under a Level 2 drought alert.
A proposed La Quinta resort with a hotel, homes and a wave basin — which has brought loud opposition from people saying it is a poor use of water during a drought — narrowly won the planning commission’s endorsement Tuesday and will now move to the city council for final consideration. The vote for the Coral Mountain project came in two […]
Mona Rios, a National City councilwoman for 12 years, told Voice of San Diego Tuesday that she won’t be seeking reelection. In fact, she said she’s departing politics altogether in part, to have more time to take care of her elderly parents. “I think it’s time for me to allow other voices to be at […]
Unprecedented Water Restrictions Ordered as MWD Declares Water Shortage Emergency
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesSouthern California officials on Tuesday took the unprecedented step of declaring a water shortage emergency and ordering outdoor usage be restricted to just one day a week for about 6 million people in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties. The outdoor watering restrictions will take effect June 1 under the decision by […]
Drought Alert Triggers Irrigation Limits for Inland Water Customers
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Groupby Laura Place Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn observance of growing drought conditions statewide, the Vallecitos Water District has declared new water conservation requirements for thousands of customers in San Diego County’s inland area under a Level 2 drought alert.
La Quinta Planning Commission OKs Proposed Surf Resort; Project Heads to City Council
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Sherry BarkasA proposed La Quinta resort with a hotel, homes and a wave basin — which has brought loud opposition from people saying it is a poor use of water during a drought — narrowly won the planning commission’s endorsement Tuesday and will now move to the city council for final consideration. The vote for the Coral Mountain project came in two […]
Mona Rios Is Leaving Politics. National City, Water Authority Are in for a Shake Up.
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityMona Rios, a National City councilwoman for 12 years, told Voice of San Diego Tuesday that she won’t be seeking reelection. In fact, she said she’s departing politics altogether in part, to have more time to take care of her elderly parents. “I think it’s time for me to allow other voices to be at […]