Rain fell on San Diego Monday. It wasn’t a lot of rain – an Accuweather forecast called for “a brief morning shower or two” with an anticipated rainfall of 0.01 inches. But it was enough to prompt a beach closure at the Tijuana Slough, just south of Imperial Beach. That section of the beach is closed whenever the Tijuana […]
Water conservation is a way of life in the San Diego region, whether during drought periods or wet years. While the region is in drought like much of the Southwest U.S., San Diego County is not experiencing a water shortage. That’s because the Helix Water District, and the other water utilities serving the region, have […]
Just to be safe, Noemí Vázquez keeps inhalers in almost every room of her house. She stashes them in her kitchen cupboard, a couple in her purse, one in the bathroom, and, of course, by her bedside. And then there’s the large, black Puma knapsack where she keeps her nebulizer, several inhalers, and the montelukast […]
Helix Water District, which provides water for much of East County, will reinstate late fees starting in August and renew water shutoffs on Oct. 1. The utility’s governing board voted 4-1 on Wednesday to support staff’s decision to bring back late fees and shutoffs for nonpayment. Customers suffering financial hardship had been given a grace […]
Little Action on Border Sewage Crisis Since $300M Announcement
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diego by Gustavo SolisRain fell on San Diego Monday. It wasn’t a lot of rain – an Accuweather forecast called for “a brief morning shower or two” with an anticipated rainfall of 0.01 inches. But it was enough to prompt a beach closure at the Tijuana Slough, just south of Imperial Beach. That section of the beach is closed whenever the Tijuana […]
Water Conservation Helps San Diego Regional Supply During Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Mike Uhrhammer / Helix Water District Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWater conservation is a way of life in the San Diego region, whether during drought periods or wet years. While the region is in drought like much of the Southwest U.S., San Diego County is not experiencing a water shortage. That’s because the Helix Water District, and the other water utilities serving the region, have […]
‘The Air is Toxic’: How An Idyllic California Lake Became a Nightmare
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The GuardianJust to be safe, Noemí Vázquez keeps inhalers in almost every room of her house. She stashes them in her kitchen cupboard, a couple in her purse, one in the bathroom, and, of course, by her bedside. And then there’s the large, black Puma knapsack where she keeps her nebulizer, several inhalers, and the montelukast […]
Helix Water District Moving Forward With Water Shutoffs
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen PearlmanHelix Water District, which provides water for much of East County, will reinstate late fees starting in August and renew water shutoffs on Oct. 1. The utility’s governing board voted 4-1 on Wednesday to support staff’s decision to bring back late fees and shutoffs for nonpayment. Customers suffering financial hardship had been given a grace […]