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.
L.A.’s Increasingly Hot And Dry Autumns Result In ‘These Near-Apocalyptic Fires’
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Rong-Gong Lin IIFor weather experts, autumn in Southern California is “the great race.” The severity of the fall fire season is often determined by what arrives first — the fierce Santa Ana winds or the rains. This year, however, it’s been no contest. Autumn has seen excruciatingly little rain, intensely low humidity, record heat and powerful winds […]
Social Media Contacts Help Slash Costs of Yard Makeover
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAnyone who wants to accomplish a water-wise yard renovation on a small budget should take a lesson from Happy Aston. When her family purchased a home in the College Area in 2015, Aston knew she’d need to make the front yard makeover a priority. The yard was filled with dying grass, weeds, yellow nutsedge and […]
Water Board Gives Preliminary Nod To Night Meetings
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie GallantWith considerable discussion about the merits of providing public access to meetings versus cost and time efficiency, Ramona Municipal Water District directors are on course to switch their monthly meetings from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. if the ordinance to amend the legislative code is approved at their Jan. 9 meeting. The meeting will start […]
Poway Water, Sewer Rate Increases Approved
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Steve Dreyer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWater and sewer customers will notice larger bills starting in March as the result of the City Council approving rate increases on Tuesday night. The council approved increases of 3.5 percent for water use and 5.5 percent for the fixed water meter charge. Sewer rates will increase by 4.5 percent and the fixed sewer charge […]