Six East County water district employees are now back home after spending a week in Paradise, helping the Paradise Irrigation District clear pipes of potential toxins and bring clean water to the town that was nearly wiped out in November’s Camp Fire. Helix Water District employees John Wilson, Dan Baker, Eric Hughes and Bryan Watte, […]
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District will host a workshop Tuesday for a program to help mitigate the use of high-polluting vehicles around the county. The APCDs “Clean Air for All” campaign will allow businesses, nonprofits and government organizations to replace their high-emission vehicles with more climate-friendly options. County Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and […]
An odor advisory issued last week for the Coachella Valley to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide that smell like rotten eggs was extended again on Monday, this time for another two days. It is now set to expire Wednesday afternoon. The advisory had already been extended three times since Aug. 18 due to the stench […]
Compton City Councilwoman Tana L. McCoy has been appointed to the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California Board of Directors as the city’s representative to the 38-member board. She succeeds Janna Zurita, who served on Metropolitan’s board since November 2015. In seating McCoy on the board MWD Board Chairwoman Gloria Gray said, “I welcome […]
Helix, Padre Dam Water District Workers Back From Paradise
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by Karen PearlmanSix East County water district employees are now back home after spending a week in Paradise, helping the Paradise Irrigation District clear pipes of potential toxins and bring clean water to the town that was nearly wiped out in November’s Camp Fire. Helix Water District employees John Wilson, Dan Baker, Eric Hughes and Bryan Watte, […]
Local Businesses Could Be Eligible For A Climate-Friendly Car
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fox 5 San DiegoThe San Diego County Air Pollution Control District will host a workshop Tuesday for a program to help mitigate the use of high-polluting vehicles around the county. The APCDs “Clean Air for All” campaign will allow businesses, nonprofits and government organizations to replace their high-emission vehicles with more climate-friendly options. County Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and […]
Salton Sea Odor Advisory Extended Again. Relief May Come On Wednesday
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Desert Sun (Palm Springs)An odor advisory issued last week for the Coachella Valley to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide that smell like rotten eggs was extended again on Monday, this time for another two days. It is now set to expire Wednesday afternoon. The advisory had already been extended three times since Aug. 18 due to the stench […]
Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors Welcomes Compton City Councilwoman Tana McCoy
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /California Water News DailyCompton City Councilwoman Tana L. McCoy has been appointed to the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California Board of Directors as the city’s representative to the 38-member board. She succeeds Janna Zurita, who served on Metropolitan’s board since November 2015. In seating McCoy on the board MWD Board Chairwoman Gloria Gray said, “I welcome […]