Council races heating up in Encinitas, San Marcos
The nonpartisan City Council races in Encinitas and San Marcos could have a strong partisan feel in the fall, largely in part due to the...
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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...
Jody Hubbard announces run for Encinitas City Council
Encinitas Planning Commissioner Jody Hubbard tossed her hat into the City Council ring, announcing her decision on June 10 through a campaign launch party. Hubbard...
Blakespear to seek re-election in Encinitas mayoral race
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear announced this weekend that she is seeking re-election to another two-year term in November....
After protest, Encinitas adopts anti-gun violence resolution
City Council recently took a stand in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High mass shooting, adopting a resolution urging lawmakers to take steps to...
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...
Final maps drawn by Encinitas Councilwoman Boerner Horvath
Encinitas Councilwoman Tasha Boerner Horvath was asked at the Oct. 30 council meeting to list her favorite of the 22 maps from which the city...
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...
State Senate ‘bar bill’ changes; Encinitas rejects opposition request
The Encinitas City Council rejected a request by Councilman Mark Muir to oppose a state bill that would extend bar closing times from 2 a.m....
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...
Encinitas City Council set for major changes next week
Across the region, elected city councils, school boards and special district boards will swear in their newly elected and re-elected officials next week....
Encinitas City Council race pits five for three positions
Encinitas’ City Council could look very different come Nov. 9 — or it could change very little, depending on the outcome of a five-person race...