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REAL ESTATE

Council approves green retrofitting programs

The San Diego City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved two new programs to help local homeowners improve their energy and water efficiency.

Water Authority adopts master plan update

The San Diego County Water Authority certified on Thursday the environmental report for its master plan update, laying a 20-year groundwork for infrastructure investments to meet the needs of its member agencies.

Group: Water re-use could expand within 5 years

The San Diego region could be just five years away from a water re-purification boom, according to the Water Reliability Coalition.

GENERAL

South County leaders predict growth spurt

South County is preparing for a large growth spurt, as long-range projects start construction and new investors head south, regional leaders said March 13 at a roundtable discussion held by The Daily Transcript.

Drought brings attention to Bay Delta Conservation Plan

San Diego's success in diversifying its water supply is muddying the waters of Northern California's Bay Delta Conservation Plan.

Tentative ruling in water rates litigation favors Water Authority

A California Superior Court judge issued a tentative ruling Tuesday in favor of the San Diego County Water Authority in its rate-setting lawsuit against the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Intersection closure scheduled for Carlsbad desal pipe installation

The intersection at Lionshead Avenue and Eagle Drive in Carlsbad will be closed for about four weeks starting Feb. 19, as construction crews installing pipeline for the Carlsbad Desalination Project work through the area.

Water Authority to increase call for voluntary conservation

San Diegans can expect louder calls for voluntary water conservation, as the San Diego County Water Authority voted Thursday to implement Stage 1 of its drought response plan.

Water Authority to consider first stage of drought plan at special meeting

The San Diego County Water Authority will consider at a special meeting Thursday activating its Water Shortage and Drought Response Plan, with staff recommending stepped-up calls for voluntary water conservation.

REAL ESTATE

Negotiations underway for water to revitalize Rams Hill golf course

While the Rams Hill Country Club needs water to bring its 18-hole golf course back from the desert, where that water will come from is under negotiations.

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