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San Diego County supervisor debate Sept. 16 in Carlsbad – North Coast Current

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San Diego County supervisor debate Sept. 16 in Carlsbad – North Coast Current northcoastcurrent.com North Coast Current Three coastal North San Diego County chambers of commerce have partnered for a county District 3 supervisor debate between incumbent Terra Lawson-Remer and former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on Monday, Sept. 16. Coast News reporter Claire Strong will moderate the debate, which runs 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Windmill Banquet in Carlsbad, 850-890 Palomar Airport Road. The event is sponsored by the chambers of commerce of Encinitas, Carlsbad and Solana Beach. San Diego County District 3 covers Carlsbad south to Point Loma east to Rancho Peñasquitos. “This event is a fantastic chance to hear directly from the candidates about their platforms, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of their vision fo
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San Diego County Supervisors OK battery storage site policies, but nix moratorium

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San Diego County Board of Supervisors Meeting Overall Summary Here's a summary of the key points from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities: 1. The Board voted 4-1 to approve new policies regulating BESS facilities in unincorporated areas, but rejected a proposed moratorium on new facilities. 2. The approved policies include:    - Additional requirements for fire suppression technical reports and disclosures    - Analysis of appropriate residential buffer distances based on plume modeling    - Requiring technical studies at early planning stages for all BESS projects 3. Public input was heavily skewed against BESS facilities, with 112 comments opposed versus 23 in support. 4. Key concerns from opponents included:    - Fire risks and toxic gas emissions    - Proximity to residential areas and critical facilities like hospitals    - Inadequate regulations for a rapidly evolving technology 5. Supporters emphasized:   
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