Ah, the joys of running a business: marketing plans, inventory juggling, customer service… and surprise real estate plot twists! One day, you’re happily brewing lattes, grooming dogs, or selling artisanal vegan candles, and the next — BAM! You get a friendly-ish letter or phone call that says, “Dear Tenant, just a little FYI: the building you’re in has been sold. …
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 …
