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.
Bipartisan Bill Aims To Rehabilitate Tijuana River Valley After Sewage Spills
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSA bipartisan federal bill was introduced Monday that aims to rehabilitate the Tijuana River Valley after a series of sewage spills in the area and to implement ways to prevent future spills. The Tijuana River Valley Comprehensive Protection and Rehabilitation Act of 2017, introduced at a news conference by Reps. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, and […]
Consumer Advocacy Group Wants LADWP’s Official Watchdog Fired. Here’s Why
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Daily Newsby Elizabeth ChouSeveral groups converged at Los Angeles City Hall Monday with a demand: that the official advocate responsible for fighting for the interests of Department of Water and Power customers be fired. Many took issue in particular with his conclusions on a controversial $16 billion water tunnel project in northern California. Representatives of Consumer Watchdog and […]
Will the Southland Wind Up Holding Much of the $17-Billion Bill for the Delta Water Tunnels?
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySome of the state’s biggest water districts are about to make their opening moves in a financial chess game that ultimately could saddle the Southland with much of the bill for re-engineering the failing heart of California’s water system. In coming weeks, the districts are expected to decide if they want to sign on to California […]
MWD Chief Vows SoCal Water Users Won’t Subsidize Agriculture’s Share Of Twin Tunnel Cost
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC Los Angelesby Patrick HealyWith decision time approaching for water districts being asked to fund the most expensive water project in California history, the head of California’s largest water wholesaler Monday warned there is no room for subsidies or withdrawal from participation. “All of us have to work together to make this work, and all of us need to […]