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.
Gusty winds in the San Diego County mountains this morning will precede significant rain showers throughout Southern California Wednesday, with a cold storm expected to make road conditions challenging for holiday traveler through the end of the week. Wind gusts reaching 35-45 mph are expected in the mountains before the first front of the storm […]
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.
Rain Expected, Snow Likely Through Friday in San Diego County
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KUSI NewsGusty winds in the San Diego County mountains this morning will precede significant rain showers throughout Southern California Wednesday, with a cold storm expected to make road conditions challenging for holiday traveler through the end of the week. Wind gusts reaching 35-45 mph are expected in the mountains before the first front of the storm […]