Water customers in the City of San Diego will be seeing another increase on future bills, but not quite as high as it could have been. The increase will be a combination of the city rate increase that took effect Sunday, September 1st, and another increase from San Diego County. In a letter reminding customers […]
When many San Diegans think about native plants, it can bring up images of dry landscapes or prickly cacti. However, truly native plants can create a colorful landscape for Pacific Beach residents year-round. This summer, at the Pacific Beach Taylor Library Community Room, Girl Scout Isabella Catanzaro held a workshop on how to create a […]
Under new water quality standards issued by the state, the Pico Rivera water supply is now considered tainted. The city will soon be sending notices to all residents about high levels of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, more commonly referred to as PFOA and PFOS. Dubbed “forever chemicals,” the two are “readily absorbed, but not […]
With the turn of 11 gleaming shovels, groundbreaking took place on August 22 for a $16.7 million project to renovate and improve indoor and outdoor classrooms and facilities for Cuyamaca College’s Ornamental Horticulture program. Thousands of students have graduated from the program since its launch in 1980. Many have gone on to careers in landscape […]
San Diego Water Rates Going Up 6.3 Percent This Year
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby Maya TrabulsiWater customers in the City of San Diego will be seeing another increase on future bills, but not quite as high as it could have been. The increase will be a combination of the city rate increase that took effect Sunday, September 1st, and another increase from San Diego County. In a letter reminding customers […]
Pacific Beach Girl Scout Promotes Water Wise Landscaping
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Community NewsWhen many San Diegans think about native plants, it can bring up images of dry landscapes or prickly cacti. However, truly native plants can create a colorful landscape for Pacific Beach residents year-round. This summer, at the Pacific Beach Taylor Library Community Room, Girl Scout Isabella Catanzaro held a workshop on how to create a […]
With New State Law, Pico Rivera’s Water Is Now Considered Tainted
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Whittier Daily Newsby Bradley BermontUnder new water quality standards issued by the state, the Pico Rivera water supply is now considered tainted. The city will soon be sending notices to all residents about high levels of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, more commonly referred to as PFOA and PFOS. Dubbed “forever chemicals,” the two are “readily absorbed, but not […]
Ornamental Horticulture Groundbreaking Cultivates Career Opportunities
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkWith the turn of 11 gleaming shovels, groundbreaking took place on August 22 for a $16.7 million project to renovate and improve indoor and outdoor classrooms and facilities for Cuyamaca College’s Ornamental Horticulture program. Thousands of students have graduated from the program since its launch in 1980. Many have gone on to careers in landscape […]