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Oceanside developer facing fines for stormwater permit violations

Oceanside developer facing fines for stormwater permit violations

Quality Investors LLC and David G. Epstein, the owners of a three-acre residential construction project in Oceanside, face a $411,475 penalty from the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board for allegedly violating multiple provisions of their stormwater discharge permit in December 2021. Most notably, the owners’ apparent failure to …

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Public finance expert joins West Valley as new CFO

Public finance expert joins West Valley as new CFO

The West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors on Nov. 21 announced the appointment of a seasoned public finance expert, auditor and accountant William F. Fox as the organization’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Mr. Fox brings more than four decades of progressively responsible experience in auditing and public …

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Cox reappointed to Lahontan Regional Quality Control Board

Cox reappointed to Lahontan Regional Quality Control Board

Mojave Water Agency Board Treasurer Dr. Kimberly Cox has been reappointed to the Lahontan Regional Quality Control Board by Governor Gavin Newsom. This appointment, which extends her service through September 2026, is pending Senate confirmation. Cox stated that she appreciates the Governor’s reappointment during this critical time of drought within …

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Settlement approved in class action PCBs case

Settlement approved in class action PCBs case

Final approval of a nationwide class action settlement with Monsanto Company, Pharmacia, LLC, Solutia, Inc., and Bayer arising from environmental contamination caused by PCBs was announced Monday. The $537.5 million settlement will provide cash payments to a class of 2,442 government entities across the country. “This settlement will provide funds …

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Coachella Valley Water District hires new Director of Finance

Coachella Valley Water District hires new Director of Finance

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has welcomed a new Director of Finance. Richard R. Aragon comes to CVWD with an extensive experience in water utility finance, including seven years as Assistant General Manager and the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for Rancho California Water District, Temecula. He most recently served as Senior …

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State provides $5 million for emergency flood response

State provides $5 million for emergency flood response

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently awarded $5 million in funding to seven emergency response agencies within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to increase their ability to respond to flood emergencies. This funding will help to improve the emergency response efforts for first responders and help these communities prepare for …

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