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.
Dry, Hot California Winter Closes Ski Resorts, Stalls Wildflower Blooms And Revives Drought Fears
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Paige St. John, Rong-Gong Lin II and Sarah ParviniIn the Sierra Nevada, snowpack levels are running below even the darkest days of the drought, with cross-country ski resorts closed and mountain biking becoming the sport of choice until the snow returns. In the Bay Area, cities like San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa are experiencing the hottest starts to a year on […]
Southern California Water Supplier Eyes Tunnel Plan Control
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ventura County Starby Dale Kasler and Ryan SabalowIn a dramatic twist on the Delta tunnels saga, Southern California’s powerful water agency — the ultimate source of water for 75 percent of Ventura County residents — is exploring the feasibility of owning the majority stake in the controversial project, a move that raises fears of a “water grab.” Under the plan floated Monday […]
San Diego Pursues Drought-Proof Water Supply
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby Tom Fudge Quoted: Dennis CushmanThe desert-like grounds around the San Diego County Water Authority offices are dressed in a water-wise xeriscape of cacti and aloe. The sky is a monotone blue and — even though it’s January — the temperature is in the 80s. Dennis Cushman, assistant general manager for the Water Authority, doesn’t look very comfortable in this setting in […]
OPINION: Californians Voted To Spend Billions On More Water Storage. But State Government Keeps Sitting On The Cash
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby George SkeltonGood signs: There’s still a lot of water stashed in reservoirs from last year’s abnormally wet winter. And we’ve become better at using less water in our homes and yards. One very bad sign: We haven’t increased our water storage capacity. Government at all levels moves at a glacial pace, especially when it’s trying to […]