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.
Contract Change Order Approved For Erosion Control Project
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Village News (Fallbrook) Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority approved a change order for their Moosa Canyon Erosion Control project. The CWA board approval Oct. 25, adds $351,000 to the contract amount and is the third change order associated with the dewatering system needed to address groundwater, which was encountered at a higher level than expected. The newest […]
Wild Santa Ana Winds Take A Toll — But Don’t Spread Wildfire In San Diego
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins, Rob Nikolewski and Karen KucherDowned trees. Closed schools. Dead power lines. Dust-choked freeways. Frayed nerves. Pinched sinuses. The arid Santa Ana winds made life miserable across San Diego County for a second straight day on Tuesday. But by mid-afternoon, the region had escaped what it fears most: a major wildfire. And that was seen as something of a miracle […]
When Will It Rain, Clearing Out Smoke, Cutting California Fire Risk?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)by Paul RogersFor the past week, California has been locked in a tense, daily mix of choking thick smoke and dangerously dry, windy fire-weather conditions. But an end might be around the corner. Meteorologists said Tuesday that two storm systems appear to be developing over the Pacific Ocean, with rain increasingly likely next week for most of […]
Woolsey Fire Impacts Water System; Agency Used Generators To Keep Water Flowing During Blaze
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KCLU (Santa Barbara) by Lance OrozcoA water district which serves parts of the Conejo Valley suffered major damage during the Woolsey Fire, but officials say they were able to keep water supplies flowing in most spots as the blaze moved through the area. The Los Virgenes Municipal Water District suffered fire damage to its water filtration and composting facilities. Power […]