The second cold winter storm to arrive in the San Diego area over the past week brought more downpours, mountain snow and high winds to the region Monday. As of early Monday evening, the inclement conditions had delivered up to about three-fifths of an inch of precipitation along the coast and in the local deserts, […]
Long-awaited federal legislation exempting San Diego from having to get a Clean Water Act waiver every five years has a strong chance of being approved this year, city officials said. The legislation, which is required for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives 395-4 in November. But the […]
A Jan. 12 virtual meeting addressed the finds of Asian citrus psyllids in Fallbrook. The meeting was hosted by the state’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, which is funded by California growers and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
California’s state water board is warning that residents and water agencies are facing financial pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. State officials estimate 1.6 million California households have delinquent water bills. They say that adds up to $1 billion in debt.
Shiver Me Timbers: High Winds Chill Out San Diegans
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Times of San Diegoby City News ServiceThe second cold winter storm to arrive in the San Diego area over the past week brought more downpours, mountain snow and high winds to the region Monday. As of early Monday evening, the inclement conditions had delivered up to about three-fifths of an inch of precipitation along the coast and in the local deserts, […]
San Diego Optimistic About Federal Legislation to Streamline Permit for Point Loma Sewer Plant
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union Tribuneby David GarrickLong-awaited federal legislation exempting San Diego from having to get a Clean Water Act waiver every five years has a strong chance of being approved this year, city officials said. The legislation, which is required for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives 395-4 in November. But the […]
Virtual Meeting Addresses Asian Citrus Psyllid Finds in Fallbrook
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Village News (Fallbrook)by Joe NaimanA Jan. 12 virtual meeting addressed the finds of Asian citrus psyllids in Fallbrook. The meeting was hosted by the state’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, which is funded by California growers and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Delinquent Water Bills Could Create Problems for Consumers, Providers
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS FM/TVby Erik AndersonCalifornia’s state water board is warning that residents and water agencies are facing financial pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. State officials estimate 1.6 million California households have delinquent water bills. They say that adds up to $1 billion in debt.