Business owners and real estate investors spend a lot of time thinking about return on investment. But there’s one investment that rarely makes it onto a spreadsheet: getting away. A recent Wall Street Journal article, “Travel Rx: Getting Away Can Help You Mentally, Research Shows,” highlighted a growing body of research suggesting that travel and vacations can provide meaningful psychological …
The Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD), serving over 210,000 residents in southern Orange County, has announced a forthcoming rate adjustment scheduled to take effect in August 2025. This change follows a comprehensive cost-of-service study aimed at aligning rates with the actual costs of providing water, recycled water, and wastewater services, in compliance with California Proposition 218 requirements. Key Drivers Behind …
