San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

Developer Addressing Methane Problem at Otay Ranch Housing Project

The Otay Water District has reached a resolution with HomeFed Corp. to install water meters at the developer’s 450-acre Escaya master-planned community in Otay Ranch after methane and other volatile chemicals were found in soil samples. “We’re proceeding with all our work in the field,” said Kent Aden, vice president of Carlsbad-based HomeFed. He added […]

9 of Our Most Shared Facebook Posts in 2017

From Disneyland ticket prices to a powerful message in the sand to Southern Californians finding fun ways to enjoy the rain, San Diegans shared our Facebook posts thousands of times. Here are our top nine most shared Facebook posts of 2017. After months of severe drought, the San Diego County Water Authority declared the drought over […]

Joe Mosca Appointed To Deputy Mayor Position

In a swift unanimous vote, Encinitas Council member Joe Mosca was appointed to the deputy mayor seat on Dec. 20. Mayor Catherine Blakespear, after thanking outgoing Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz for his past year of service, nominated Mosca without further immediate comment. The other council members quickly agreed. The deputy mayor also traditionally serves as […]

Strong Winds Bring Chilly Temps, Potential Fire Danger Across Much Of The Southland

Strong Santa Ana winds continued to blow through most of Southern California on Thursday morning as a red flag warning and wind advisory remained in effect. The gusty winds brought cold temperatures, but fire officials still warned about the potential fire danger. “Mother nature is not helping us out,” said Battalion Chief Raymond Mitchison, adding that […]