With farmers markets closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a family who has been farming in Southern California for more than a century is taking its produce directly to homes throughout North County and beyond. For the last three years, Yasukochi Family Farm has been putting together and delivering CSA (community supported agriculture) boxes full […]
The coronavirus brought much of San Diego — and the country — to a standstill. Residents are isolating in their homes and working remotely, classrooms are moving online, most beaches and parks are closed, and many businesses have temporarily shut down. City streets that once buzzed with people are going quiet in the wake of local leaders implementing policies that prohibit large gatherings. That makes grocery stores and other businesses that sell food items some […]
The shortage of toilet paper is causing some residents to utilize other wiping substances and, when toilets are flushed with some of those alternatives, local sewer lines are impacted. “The primary issue we have when people do that is backups in the sewer,” Jack Bebee, general manager of Fallbrook Public Utility District, said. “We’ve seen […]
Most Americans take a safe and reliable water supply for granted. Dedicated water and wastewater professionals, including Vallecitos Water District employees, work to provide a secure, plentiful supply of drinking water. Vallecitos Water District customer Manisha Bambhania has a deeper appreciation. A native of India, Bambhania grew up in a home where running water was […]
Oceanside Farm Delivers Fresh Produce Across North San Diego County
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Groupby Samantha NelsonWith farmers markets closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a family who has been farming in Southern California for more than a century is taking its produce directly to homes throughout North County and beyond. For the last three years, Yasukochi Family Farm has been putting together and delivering CSA (community supported agriculture) boxes full […]
Farmworkers Confront Losses, Anxiety Despite Demand for Food
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diego by Adriana HeldizThe coronavirus brought much of San Diego — and the country — to a standstill. Residents are isolating in their homes and working remotely, classrooms are moving online, most beaches and parks are closed, and many businesses have temporarily shut down. City streets that once buzzed with people are going quiet in the wake of local leaders implementing policies that prohibit large gatherings. That makes grocery stores and other businesses that sell food items some […]
Toilet Paper Shortage Could Impact FPUD, Rainbow Sewer Systems
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fallbrook Village Newsby Joe NaimanThe shortage of toilet paper is causing some residents to utilize other wiping substances and, when toilets are flushed with some of those alternatives, local sewer lines are impacted. “The primary issue we have when people do that is backups in the sewer,” Jack Bebee, general manager of Fallbrook Public Utility District, said. “We’ve seen […]
Customer Thanks Vallecitos Water District Employees for Their Efforts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkMost Americans take a safe and reliable water supply for granted. Dedicated water and wastewater professionals, including Vallecitos Water District employees, work to provide a secure, plentiful supply of drinking water. Vallecitos Water District customer Manisha Bambhania has a deeper appreciation. A native of India, Bambhania grew up in a home where running water was […]