As states begin to reopen from coronavirus-related shutdowns, a wave of unpaid utility bills coming due will not only saddle Americans still out of work with new debt, it could also drive up rates for everyone. And the $900 million that Congress provided in the CARES Act to help low-income households pay their utility bills […]
A Regional Water Board vote on the desalination plant in Huntington Beach could be filed within the next two months, but is the project on thin ice after several questions and concerns were raised during a virtual workshop?
While San Diego beaches and golf courses have reopened for recreation, some lakes in East County remain closed. Lake Murray is one of three lakes in the county currently open for recreation, but there are four others managed by the city of San Diego and people want access to those as well.
Several regional water supply projects in San Diego County are on track to receive more than $15 million from the California Department of Water Resources, pending a final decision on the grants this summer. Money for the projects has been recommended by DWR, which will make the awards after a public comment period. In San […]
States are Reopening from Coronavirus Shutdowns. What Happens to Frozen Utility Payments?
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /Los Angeles Timesby Sarah D. Wire, Anna M. PhillipsAs states begin to reopen from coronavirus-related shutdowns, a wave of unpaid utility bills coming due will not only saddle Americans still out of work with new debt, it could also drive up rates for everyone. And the $900 million that Congress provided in the CARES Act to help low-income households pay their utility bills […]
Poseidon Water’s Desalination Plan: Are There Cracks in the Armor?
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Logby Parimal M. RohitA Regional Water Board vote on the desalination plant in Huntington Beach could be filed within the next two months, but is the project on thin ice after several questions and concerns were raised during a virtual workshop?
Public Urges Reopening of More East County Lakes, Reservoirs
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Fox 5 San Diegoby Kasia GregorczykWhile San Diego beaches and golf courses have reopened for recreation, some lakes in East County remain closed. Lake Murray is one of three lakes in the county currently open for recreation, but there are four others managed by the city of San Diego and people want access to those as well.
San Diego Region on Track to Receive $15 Million for Water Projects
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Ed Joyce Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySeveral regional water supply projects in San Diego County are on track to receive more than $15 million from the California Department of Water Resources, pending a final decision on the grants this summer. Money for the projects has been recommended by DWR, which will make the awards after a public comment period. In San […]