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Recent Stories by Rob Davis:
 E-mail Rob Davis at rob.davis@voiceofsandiego.org
Rob Davis is a staff writer for voiceofsandiego.org. He writes about the environment and politics. Rob grew up on Maryland's Eastern Shore and graduated from the University of Richmond. He worked at two newspapers in Virginia before moving to San Diego in 2005. His coverage regularly examines everything from endangered species to air and water pollution to climate change's local impacts. He has written extensively about the precariousness of San Diego's water supply and the region's fitful efforts to preserve habitat.
Pulling photos from the personal archives.
Friday, November 20 -- 4:27 pm
Just how much water is used at Balboa Park Golf Course and what's driving the Port District's consumption.
Friday, November 20 -- 4:20 pm
You can't mandate that kids buy books, uniforms or other supplies for a school activity -- even if it's an extracurricular.
Friday, November 20 -- 12:14 pm
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(Oct. 15, 2009) — City officials' latest argument against a new water rate structure is that it's legally suspect. Like others before it, the most recent reason is questionable. (Oct. 1, 2009) — Water agencies have long used rebate programs to get people to buy water-saving appliances and even fake grass. But water agencies are questioning whether the rebates work. (Oct. 5, 2009) — After City Council's 'Water Action Day,' Taxpayers Association CEO says water officials aren't being straightforward on conservation plans. (Sept. 29, 2009) — The public agency hasn't always acted like one, hiring a model to pose in its annual report and incurring $86,000 in expenses to replace its six-year-old logo. (Sept. 22, 2009) — As San Diego's recycling rate increases, the city is looking to food waste as the next opportunity to keep more out of the landfill. (Aug. 23, 2009) — Caltrans includes provisions in its contacts promising to fine contractors if work crews open roads late. The local office appears to be selectively enforcing the penalties, levying them in some instances but not others. (Sept. 7, 2009) — A countywide effort is underway to aid and understand the two species most imperiled by the county's frequent wildfires. (Aug. 9, 2009) — Two years after pledging to reduce lavish travel, officials at the public agency have watched the Chargers play in London, eaten high-end dinners and incurred other expenses that violate new policies. (Aug. 12, 2009) — Bob Kittle, long the Union-Tribune's editorial voice and its public (and controversial) face, is laid off. (Aug. 6, 2009) — Looking for ways to save water at home, the councilman turns to a city water detective. |
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