Despite December’s heavy rains and record snowfall, water agencies remain geared up for California’s two-year-old drought to extend through 2022. The precipitation did bring encouraging signs, including a Dec. 30 report from the Department of Water Resources that the snowpack at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada is at a healthy level. The 78 inches […]
Water-hogging customers in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power service area will see higher bills this year. Effective Jan. 1, LADWP began charging its heaviest water users as much as $3.60 more for every 748 gallons they take from their taps. Water bills for customers who use lower amounts will stay roughly the […]
The National Weather Service says that San Diego’s daytime high temperature remained below 70 degrees on Wednesday for the 37th consecutive day. By mid-afternoon, the temperature had only reached 65 and was not trending upward. This is the longest that the city has stayed below 70 since 2015-16, when it remained unusually cool for 38 […]
From her first day on the job at Vallecitos Water District in 1988, Dawn McDougle knew that she wanted to finish her career at the San Marcos-based water agency. McDougle accomplished her goal, officially retiring on December 23, 2021. McDougle’s dedication, innovation, and commitment to the community have paid off in many ways over three decades, including […]
Drought Remains a Threat Even After Wet December
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Orange County Registerby Martin WisckolDespite December’s heavy rains and record snowfall, water agencies remain geared up for California’s two-year-old drought to extend through 2022. The precipitation did bring encouraging signs, including a Dec. 30 report from the Department of Water Resources that the snowpack at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada is at a healthy level. The 78 inches […]
Higher Rates for LADWP’s Biggest Water Users Are Now in Effect
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Spectrum News 1by Susan CarpenterWater-hogging customers in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power service area will see higher bills this year. Effective Jan. 1, LADWP began charging its heaviest water users as much as $3.60 more for every 748 gallons they take from their taps. Water bills for customers who use lower amounts will stay roughly the […]
San Diego Experiencing Longest Sub-70 Degree Weather in Six Years
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsThe National Weather Service says that San Diego’s daytime high temperature remained below 70 degrees on Wednesday for the 37th consecutive day. By mid-afternoon, the temperature had only reached 65 and was not trending upward. This is the longest that the city has stayed below 70 since 2015-16, when it remained unusually cool for 38 […]
Vallecitos Supervisor Retires After Three Decades of Service
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkFrom her first day on the job at Vallecitos Water District in 1988, Dawn McDougle knew that she wanted to finish her career at the San Marcos-based water agency. McDougle accomplished her goal, officially retiring on December 23, 2021. McDougle’s dedication, innovation, and commitment to the community have paid off in many ways over three decades, including […]