City of Escondido Water Quality Lab Associate Chemist Oyuna Jenkins has been named “Laboratory Person of the Year” by the California Water Environment Association for 2019-20. Supervising Chemist Ralph Ginese nominated Jenkins for the award, calling her “an incredible asset” during her seven years working at the lab. “The lab technically could not function without […]
Some quick and important updates: Tap water is safe to drink! The San Diego County Water Authority would like everyone to know that the region’s tap water is safe to drink, and that there is no evidence that the Coronavirus is transmitted through treated water.
Extreme heat is expected in the San Diego County deserts Monday and the triple-digits temperatures won’t let up until this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. High pressure will weaken Monday and cause a slight dip in temperatures, but conditions will strengthen on Tuesday and bring temperatures back up through Friday, forecasters said. The NWS […]
With many people working during the pandemic, a North County group gathered to thank farmworkers by having a “Caravan of Appreciation.” Those who joined in the car parade want to remind people farmworkers are still out in the fields maintaining the region’s food supply during COVID-19. “We want to bring light to the importance of […]
Escondido Employee Named California Laboratory Person of the Year
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkCity of Escondido Water Quality Lab Associate Chemist Oyuna Jenkins has been named “Laboratory Person of the Year” by the California Water Environment Association for 2019-20. Supervising Chemist Ralph Ginese nominated Jenkins for the award, calling her “an incredible asset” during her seven years working at the lab. “The lab technically could not function without […]
Opinion: Coronavirus Related Updates
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Village Newsby Brian JonesSome quick and important updates: Tap water is safe to drink! The San Diego County Water Authority would like everyone to know that the region’s tap water is safe to drink, and that there is no evidence that the Coronavirus is transmitted through treated water.
Extreme Heat Expected in San Diego County Deserts Through Friday
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TV - City News Serviceby City News ServiceExtreme heat is expected in the San Diego County deserts Monday and the triple-digits temperatures won’t let up until this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. High pressure will weaken Monday and cause a slight dip in temperatures, but conditions will strengthen on Tuesday and bring temperatures back up through Friday, forecasters said. The NWS […]
Dozens Show Up to Thank San Diego Farmworkers With a ‘Caravan of Appreciation’
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC San Diegoby Brenda Gregorio-Nieto and Erika CervantesWith many people working during the pandemic, a North County group gathered to thank farmworkers by having a “Caravan of Appreciation.” Those who joined in the car parade want to remind people farmworkers are still out in the fields maintaining the region’s food supply during COVID-19. “We want to bring light to the importance of […]