Water-Related News

05.16.2012

California is global leader in managing forage fish
Capitol Weekly
These families helped build not only Monterey, but the ports of many other California cities, like San Diego, San Francisco and San Pedro – the fishing hub of Los Angeles. But now, this historic industry – named for the fish that were canned wet from ...

05.16.2012

LAKESIDE: San Vicente dam project passes milestone
North County Times
Construction on a $450 million project to raise San Vicente Dam has entered its final phase, as workers began pouring concrete above the level of the existing dam. The project, by the San Diego County Water Authority, will more than double San Vicente ...

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05.16.2012

Clean Mobility Center, focusing on alternative fuels, opens in OC
Los Angeles Times
"My truck says it can take flex fuel, and it's 70 cents cheaper," said Caissie, who lives in Fullerton and often travels to San Diego and Northern California for work. The Clean Mobility Center, which soft-opened May 4 and officially opens today, ...

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05.16.2012

San Diego CityBEAT

Our June 5 election endorsements are here!
San Diego CityBEAT
We love the attention he's given to clean water and a healthy environment, and we like that he released a citywide bike plan. We have no doubt that Fletcher has a genuine interest in improving quality of life in San Diego, nebulous though that concept ...

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05.16.2012

Lobbyist Joins Fluoridation Plot
San Diego Reader
Another lucrative Ledford client was the California Dental Association, which paid the Republican lobbyist $12000 to “promote the fluoridation of potable water supplied by the city of San Diego.” Ledford and his associate Liz Saidkhanian — former ...

05.16.2012

Attorney claims Imperial Irrigation District makes decisions outside the boardroom
Imperial Valley Press
Aguirre served as city attorney in San Diego but now is a senior partner at Aguirre, Morris and Severson LLP. The three issues, Aguirre said, are the All-American Canal safety measures, the decision to approve the Quantification Settlement Agreement ...

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05.15.2012

SD Farm Workers Concerned for Beetles
NBC San Diego
By Gitzel Puente A vote cast Tuesday will raise San Diego water rates by 5 percent next year and 5 percent in 2014. Steven Luke spoke to Jason Foster with the San Diego County Water Authority about what the rate hikes mean for local crops.

05.15.2012

Groups sue to protect beluga whales in Alaska
WIS
... SAN DIEGO, CA (WYFF) - A South Carolina woman was killed during a paragliding accident in California. Authorities said Pamela Hargett, 52, of Inman lost control while paragliding near San Diego on Saturday. TheyMore >> LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WIS) ...

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05.15.2012

Review: 'Battleship' loud, dumb but stays afloat
WIS
... SAN DIEGO, CA (WYFF) - A South Carolina woman was killed during a paragliding accident in California. Authorities said Pamela Hargett, 52, of Inman lost control while paragliding near San Diego on Saturday. TheyMore >> LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WIS) ...

05.15.2012

Brothers save elderly woman calling out for help
WIS
... SAN DIEGO, CA (WYFF) - A South Carolina woman was killed during a paragliding accident in California. Authorities said Pamela Hargett, 52, of Inman lost control while paragliding near San Diego on Saturday. TheyMore >> LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WIS) ...

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