San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

Storm Expected To Strengthen As It moves South into L.A. Region; Chilly Temperatures To Linger

Keep an umbrella at the ready, Californians, because more wet weather is on the way. A cold front moving through the state will bring up to an inch of rain to Northern California from Monday night through Thursday. “It’s expected to be a really weak and light system,” said Hannah Chandler-Cooley, a meteorologist with the […]

City of San Diego Could Install 250,000 Smart Water Meters

Every home in the city of San Diego could soon have a smart water meter, eliminating the human error that led to thousands of erroneous water bills reaching homes. On Monday, the San Diego City Council authorized up to $25 million to buy more than 250,000 smart water meters from company Itron Inc. The move […]

Forecasters Trim Rain Forecast But Significant Storm Still Expected Wednesday

The National Weather Service has trimmed projected rainfall from the storm that’s expected to hit San Diego County on Wednesday and Thursday. But forecasters say a substantial system will hit the region, further lowering wildfire danger throughout the county.

Top State Utility Regulator Intervened in Cost Study for Expanded Energy Grid, Records Show

One of the most pressing questions about a plan to expand the California power grid to as many as 14 states was how much it would cost to transfer oversight of the poles and wires from a state-run nonprofit to a regional board of appointees. The California Public Utilities Commission told lawmakers the plan to redefine the […]