San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Water District Employee Honored
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center)Lee Hicks, Senior Water Systems Technician, was Valley Center Municipal Water District’s 2018 recipient of the Manager’s Award recognizing excellence among the District’s staff members. A 19-year employee, Hicks was nominated from among his co-workers for the award. The nomination cited his commitment and willingness to go the “extra mile,” in doing his job. The nomination also […]
Arbitrator Admonishes Water Authority After It Sued Five Tribes
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority tried to interfere with the delivery of water to five local Indian tribes based on illegal actions and illogical arguments, a former federal judge has ruled. Last year, five San Diego Indian tribes got back the rights to water taken from them a century ago. In response, the San […]
Gusty Winds May Raise Wildfire Risk Over Southern California Into Friday
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Accuweather by Alex SosnowskiA period of moderate Sundowner winds will rattle coastal areas of Southern California into early Friday. Gusts to 45 mph are likely with the potential for a few locally higher gusts from parts of Santa Barbara County to just north and west of Los Angeles. Gusts will be strong enough to make for difficult travel […]
San Diego County Health Officials Warn Residents To Avoid Beaches Due To Urban Runoff
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /10 NewsAlthough the storm system that brought recent rainfall has left the region, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health Wednesday urged the public to avoid water contact at all coastal beaches and bays. County health officials issued a general rain advisory Tuesday warning swimmers, surfers and other water users that rain brings urban runoff, […]