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EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region recently announced the approval of a quick turn-around, DNA-based method to evaluate bacteria in San Diego County beach water. This method was developed for beach use by the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project and implemented in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). …

The board of directors for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California voted this week to approve a contract with Adel Hagekhalil, making him the 14th general manager in the district’s 93-year history. Hagekhalil replaces long-time General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger, who led Metropolitan since 2006 and maintained Metropolitan as a …

Cal Water and Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation have partnered to provide one-time “hardship” grants to offset a portion of customers’ past due water bills. “We expect the shutoff moratorium due to non-payments to end soon, and we are concerned that customers faced with past-due balances may become overwhelmed,” said Cal …

Yet another sign that California is moving back to normal. The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) has begun notifying customers that they will be reactivating late fees and disconnection notices for non-payment on June 30. Customers that have an outstanding balance are encouraged to contact MID’s Customer Service Department to make …

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office, by way of written communication, has notified Imperial Irrigation District Board Vice President J.B. Hamby of his appointment to the state’s Colorado River Board. “I am thankful to my colleagues on the IID Board for nominating me to serve as IID’s representative on the Colorado …

The Shasta Dam Visitor Center reopened to the public last Thursday. Touted by the Bureau of Reclamation as an excellent resource for people who are interested in learning about the Shasta Dam and Central Valley Project, the visitor center has informational displays, a documentary film about the dam’s history, and …