A new storm fed by the first atmospheric river of the season is expected bring rain to Northern and Central California beginning Saturday, and cause significant travel delays and hazards for Thanksgiving travelers returning home on Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Based on predictions of its water vapor transport capacity, this atmospheric river is […]
After serving for eight months as the acting general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), Sandra L. Kerl has been appointed as the new general manager of the water agency following a national search by the SDCWA’s Board of Directors (BOD). The water agency’s BOD approved Kerl’s contract last week during its […]
A former Public Utilities Department leader has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego, claiming officials illegally diverted $1 million in water and wastewater funds to other city services and fired her for refusing to conceal the activity. Susan LaNier, a former deputy director and internal auditor for the utilities department, was one […]
A brownish tint in Poway city water has prompted officials to advise that all tap water in the city be boiled before using it. Residents reported the discoloration on Friday, and an advisory was posted on the city’s website on Saturday. Residents also received phone calls and text messages warning about water usage.
What is an Atmospheric River and Why Should Southern Californians Keep Their Umbrellas Handy?
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiA new storm fed by the first atmospheric river of the season is expected bring rain to Northern and Central California beginning Saturday, and cause significant travel delays and hazards for Thanksgiving travelers returning home on Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Based on predictions of its water vapor transport capacity, this atmospheric river is […]
New General Manager Appointed by San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /California Water News DailyAfter serving for eight months as the acting general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), Sandra L. Kerl has been appointed as the new general manager of the water agency following a national search by the SDCWA’s Board of Directors (BOD). The water agency’s BOD approved Kerl’s contract last week during its […]
Lawsuit Says City Utilities Department Leader Was Fired for Exposing Illegal Activity
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Lauryn SchroederA former Public Utilities Department leader has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego, claiming officials illegally diverted $1 million in water and wastewater funds to other city services and fired her for refusing to conceal the activity. Susan LaNier, a former deputy director and internal auditor for the utilities department, was one […]
Boil-Water Advisory Issued for Poway Tap Water
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Pauline RepardA brownish tint in Poway city water has prompted officials to advise that all tap water in the city be boiled before using it. Residents reported the discoloration on Friday, and an advisory was posted on the city’s website on Saturday. Residents also received phone calls and text messages warning about water usage.