Author Archives: charlotte

No Water, No Development

Posted on June 7, 2008 by charlotte

From an Interesting article in June 7, 2008 New York Times: Water-Starved California Slows Development “PERRIS, Calif. — As California faces one of its worst droughts in two decades, building projects are being curtailed for the first time under state … Continue reading →

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Sanders Viewpoint, June5

Posted on June 6, 2008 by charlotte

A Chill Grows in Cambria (Santa Lucian, Oct 2005) Once upon a time, Cambria wanted to expand its water storage tanks. It wanted to expand them very, very much – beyond the required water capacity to serve current residents “…the … Continue reading →

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May 22 Budget Hearing

Posted on June 5, 2008 by charlotte

Link to Webcast of May 22 Budget Hearing

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Salaries and Benefits and Public Safety

Posted on June 2, 2008 by charlotte

The union contract for the safety workers now being negotiated by the CCSD. And starting this year, public agencies must disclose on their balance sheet the amount of debt owed to employees for all those post retirement benefits. This unfunded … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Tale

Posted on May 16, 2008 by charlotte

Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Plant, Florida, USA Despite a troubled history, including the bankruptcy of three of the companies involved and a dispute over ownership and control which reached the Federal Courts, the Tampa Bay plant is now expected to … Continue reading →

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Recycle wastewater revived – what no desal!

Posted on May 15, 2008 by charlotte

L.A. prepares massive water-conservation plan The initiative would punish water wasters and limit such activities as watering lawns and washing vehicles. And it would revive a controversial effort to recycle sewage water. By Rich Connell, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer … Continue reading →

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