Poway’s average residential customers could see a nearly $33 bimonthly increase on their water bill next spring. The city has planned for 6 percent annual water rate increases since January 2022. The increases are considered adjustments for rate increases by the city’s water supplier, San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). On Jan. 1, 2025 customers […]
Voters in division five of the Sweetwater Authority had a mystery to solve last week: Who’s running to represent them at the water agency? Sweetwater Authority supplies drinking water to roughly 200,000 people in southwestern San Diego County. Division five encompasses Bonita, the Sweetwater Valley and parts of northern Chula Vista.
San Diego County voters have a lot on their ballots this year — and many of the races might be unfamiliar. Along with the more publicized races, voters will also be choosing the people they want to lead a range of local elected bodies, including community planning groups, water districts, fire protection districts and more.
The total value of San Diego County’s agricultural products dropped nearly $120 million from 2022, according to the 2023 annual Crop Report released Friday. The losses largely are attributable to last winter’s storms, flooding and mudslides, analysts said. The largest of those storms, in January led a rainy winter that overall caused an estimated $90 million in […]
Poway Sets Public Hearing on Additional Water Rate Increases for Dec. 3
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie GallantPoway’s average residential customers could see a nearly $33 bimonthly increase on their water bill next spring. The city has planned for 6 percent annual water rate increases since January 2022. The increases are considered adjustments for rate increases by the city’s water supplier, San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). On Jan. 1, 2025 customers […]
South County Report: The Case of the Disappearing/Reappearing Candidate
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Voice of San Diegoby Jim HinchVoters in division five of the Sweetwater Authority had a mystery to solve last week: Who’s running to represent them at the water agency? Sweetwater Authority supplies drinking water to roughly 200,000 people in southwestern San Diego County. Division five encompasses Bonita, the Sweetwater Valley and parts of northern Chula Vista.
What are All Those Other Races on the Ballot? What to Know about Water Districts, Planning Groups and More
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Maura FoxSan Diego County voters have a lot on their ballots this year — and many of the races might be unfamiliar. Along with the more publicized races, voters will also be choosing the people they want to lead a range of local elected bodies, including community planning groups, water districts, fire protection districts and more.
San Diego County Crop Worth Takes Hit, at $1.66 Billion, Due to Major Winter Storms
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Times of San DiegoThe total value of San Diego County’s agricultural products dropped nearly $120 million from 2022, according to the 2023 annual Crop Report released Friday. The losses largely are attributable to last winter’s storms, flooding and mudslides, analysts said. The largest of those storms, in January led a rainy winter that overall caused an estimated $90 million in […]