San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
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The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Southern California Ski Resorts Received as Much as 8 Inches of Snow in Recent Storm
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Mary ForgioneSouthern California’s ski resorts got their first snowfall from Thursday’s storm, with some spots in the San Bernardino Mountains receiving up to 8 inches. More of the white stuff may be on the way Saturday evening. Snow Summit, with a peak elevation of 8,200 feet, received 4 to 8 inches of fresh snow from the […]
Inland Valley Residents Encouraged to Conserve Water During Pipeline Repairs
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Inland Valley Daily Bulletinby Liset MarquezA scheduled shutdown of a pipeline supplying most of the water for Inland Valley cities has prompted officials to ask customers to limit their water use over a 10-day period. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is suspending water deliveries through its Rialto Pipeline from Monday, Dec. 3 to Wednesday, Dec. 12 to conduct scheduled […]
Fighting Denial in the Face of Water Shortages, Wildfires and Rising Seas
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael Smolens“We’ve been in denial for a long time,” a water official said about Borrego Springs residents coming to terms with a looming water shortage. Those desert folks aren’t alone. Denial about changes and limits in the natural world is running into harsh reality, whether it’s regarding water supply, wildfires or sea-level rise. A cold snap back East […]
Judge Hears Arguments on DCP Injunction
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Imperial Valley Pressby Richard Montenegro BrownImperial County Superior Court Judge L. Brooks Anderholt could rule as early as today on whether to grant an injunction that would stop Imperial Irrigation District from taking part in a plan to prevent shortages on the drought-plagued Colorado River. The plaintiff, local farmer Mike Abatti, says a previous ruling by Anderholt that favored Abatti […]