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.
Class Action Lawsuit States City Of San Diego Misused Taxpayer Funds For Smart Water Meter Program
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7by Tom JonesA class-action lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the city of San Diego, the Public Utilities Department and the city council, alleging the city misused taxpayer funds to pay for the city’s new smart water meters. The legal action alleges the city’s Public Utilities Department fostered an “illegal financing scheme” by using municipal sewer funds to pay […]
OPINION: No On Prop 68: Parks And Water Bond Would Leave California In A Mountain Of Debt
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Jon CoupalAll Californians desire clean air, clean water, coastal protection, environmental protection, flood prevention and safe, well-maintained recreation areas. That’s why our state already spends about $5 billion annually to support these types of programs, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. In June, voters will be asked to approve Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, […]
Los Angeles Comes Out Against $17 Billion Water Project
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Patch.comThe Los Angeles City Council moved Wednesday to officially oppose staged construction of a proposed multibillion-dollar water- delivery tunnel project if it would result in greater costs or a greater portion of the financial burden for Los Angeles ratepayers. State water officials announced last month they will pursue staged construction of the California Waterfix project, […]
California Board Debates Lawsuit, Seeks Scrutiny Of Contaminated Flows From Mexico
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Sandra DibbleMembers of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board have agreed to take the first step toward filing a lawsuit against the federal government to stem the cross-border flow of contaminated water into the Tijuana River Valley. Voting in a closed session on Monday, board members authorized staff to prepare a 60-day notice of […]