A committee meant to oversee elected officials on how they charge San Diegans for water and sewer services hasn’t been able to do its job due to a lack of members. The Independent Rates Oversight Committee, or IROC, has served as the official advisory body to the mayor and City Council on issues related to […]
Santa Fe Irrigation District customers will see an increase to their water rates effective Jan. 1, 2025. According to a news release from the district, 100% of this increase is from the San Diego County Water Authority, the region’s wholesale water provider. Costs for water purchases from the San Diego Water Authority account for about […]
The Building Industry Association of San Diego has dumped tens of thousands of dollars into supporting the campaigns of two Vallecitos Water District board candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 election, generating speculation about conflicts of interest from other candidates. The Vallecitos Water District oversees water services for approximately 100,000 people in San Marcos, Lake […]
San Diego Gas & Electric officials have notified 24,700 customers living in backcountry areas that they may lose power in the coming days because Santa Ana winds are expected to blow through the area, which may result in elevated risk of fire. Moderate-strength Santa Ana winds are expected to arrive Tuesday night and last until Thursday evening, […]
A Committee Meant to Advise San Diego Officials on Water Rates Keeps Canceling Meetings. Here’s Why.
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /inewssourceby Crystal NieblaA committee meant to oversee elected officials on how they charge San Diegans for water and sewer services hasn’t been able to do its job due to a lack of members. The Independent Rates Oversight Committee, or IROC, has served as the official advisory body to the mayor and City Council on issues related to […]
Santa Fe Irrigation Water Rate Increase to Start in January
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen BillingSanta Fe Irrigation District customers will see an increase to their water rates effective Jan. 1, 2025. According to a news release from the district, 100% of this increase is from the San Diego County Water Authority, the region’s wholesale water provider. Costs for water purchases from the San Diego Water Authority account for about […]
Developer PAC Floods $40k into Vallecitos Water District Races
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The Coast Newsby Leo PlaceThe Building Industry Association of San Diego has dumped tens of thousands of dollars into supporting the campaigns of two Vallecitos Water District board candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 election, generating speculation about conflicts of interest from other candidates. The Vallecitos Water District oversees water services for approximately 100,000 people in San Marcos, Lake […]
SDG&E Warns Rural Residents of Potential Power Shutoffs
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob NikolewskiSan Diego Gas & Electric officials have notified 24,700 customers living in backcountry areas that they may lose power in the coming days because Santa Ana winds are expected to blow through the area, which may result in elevated risk of fire. Moderate-strength Santa Ana winds are expected to arrive Tuesday night and last until Thursday evening, […]