Commentary: Carlsbad is a beach town, not a big town
One reason my wife and I love Carlsbad is its unique character. Beautiful neighborhoods, coastal charm, parks, open spaces, and a relaxed atmosphere make our...
Mark Muir
Op-ed: Carlsbad needs action, not more analysis, on wildfire risk
As a retired fire chief, former elected official, homeowner and Firewise community volunteer, I left the recent discussion on Carlsbad’s wildfire risk disappointed — not...
Op-Ed: 100 years of fire service progress, impeded by politics
The fire service used to say: “100 years of tradition, unimpeded by progress.” Today, it should say: “100 years of progress, impeded by politics.” The...
Commentary: Talk is cheap when funding open spaces
Without funding, there will be no action on open space in Encinitas....
2 years of progress on water issues
When I started my term as Board Chair of the San Diego County Water Authority in October 2016, California was mired in drought but the...
Historic water deal provides supplies that are less expensive, more reliable
A historic achievement for the San Diego region passed almost unnoticed when the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors adopted new wholesale water...
Everything in San Diego County is brought to you by water
We’ve got a great thing going here in San Diego County, from the mountains to the coast and from the far northern reaches of our...
Weather, taxes and more on water watch list for 2018
Over the holidays, I had a chance to get out my crystal ball and look at water issues for the year ahead. Of course, it’s...
Academy offers emerging leaders foundational lessons about water
Few issues are more important to me than inspiring young leaders to become advocates for a clean, reliable supply of water that supports everything we...
Lawsuits benefit water ratepayers
Our lawsuits have produced noteworthy victories for San Diego County residents....
Taxing water won’t make it more affordable
The Water Authority and its 24 member agencies have an unyielding commitment to providing a safe and reliable water supply for 3.3 million people at...
Potential energy project could benefit water ratepayers
The system under consideration is essentially an incredible “battery” that could store up to 500 megawatts of renewable energy....
Poll Shows San Diegans Value Water for Life
As we enter the peak water-use months of summer and early fall, it’s worth taking a moment to assess the value of this resource that...
Increase water conservation as supply cutbacks loom
The April 1 snow survey in the Sierra Nevada showed just 5 percent of the average snowpack — a record low since measurements began in...
Prop. A will create confusion, won’t benefit Encinitas
The “Right to Vote” title alone sounds very compelling....