Category Archives: Water districts

Weekend links

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Daniel Tedford

Live downstream from the Whittier Narrows or Santa Fe Dams? You have reason to worry, according to a new report. Speaking of water, one of the areas most prominent local innovators for water projects died recently. Tim Jochem spent almost … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup and a brief glimpse into the future

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

For those of you busy watching the World Cup over the weekend, I got your local news for you right here. How the free environmental pass to the Industry Stadium is affecting others. A state water agency approved a set … Continue reading →

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Valley news over the weekend

Posted on May 4, 2009 by mngiadmin

Lots of local government stories over the weekend, both by the Trib and even the Times, which featured a story about El Monte. Valley County is hiking its rates for water users in Irwindale, Azusa, West Covina and Baldwin Park. Read more. … Continue reading →

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Water Web site

Posted on February 24, 2009 by mngiadmin

The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District has a new Web site.

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Fellow loses premier post on MWD

Posted on January 7, 2009 by mngiadmin

For those who care about water news, here is an update that some may find interesting: At the first board meeting with Director Al Contreras taking over as President, the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal District board voted 3-1 to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Leftovers installment…

Posted on January 4, 2009 by mngiadmin

In the spirit of the New Year, this week’s Leftovers column looked at the “Top 5″ news stories based on reader comments and interest on the blog: It’s 2009 and there’s no telling what tidings the new year will bring … Continue reading →

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$100,000 water director to be sworn in tonight

Posted on December 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

Former Central Basin Water District Director Charles Trevino will be sworm in tonight as the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District director at its office in El Monte. The event is basically just for Trevino’s supporters, friends and family. … Continue reading →

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Weekend update

Posted on December 6, 2008 by mngiadmin

Few stories of interest spotted here and there: Rowland Heights efforts for cityhood failed, for now. Read here. El Monte hopes that its more than $43 million transit village will come to fruition. Read more. Three Valleys Water Board Director … Continue reading →

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Surpising election results

Posted on November 5, 2008 by mngiadmin

There were some suprising results out of the water district elections. Three incumbents were ousted from their seats: Three Valleys Municipal Water District John Mendoza Votes: 7,833 Percent : 55.52 JW “Fred” Lantz Votes: 6,315 Percent: 44.48 (Incumbent) Mendoza was … Continue reading →

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Can’t we all just get along?

Posted on October 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

Central Basin and West Basin were happily married for 16 years. And then came the bitter divorce in 2006, followed by two lawsuits and likely the squandernig of thousands of rate payers dollars. Of course, neither agency had that number … Continue reading →

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