San Diego County / Southern California

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

OPINION: Unity Needed For Statewide Water Solutions

/in /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Mark Cowin Quoted: Mark Muir

San Diego County’s reliance on imported water is among the highest in California. Despite previous and planned local investments in desalination and recycling, most of this region’s water will continue to come from distant watersheds for decades to come as far as any water planner today can see. In fact, by 2040 the San Diego […]

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San Diego accelerates new water supply

/in /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickDavid Garrick

San Diego’s landmark water recycling system took several key steps forward this week when the City Council approved an accelerated timeline and a comprehensive environmental analysis. The council also approved $52 million in projects to kick start the program, and endorsed plans to use methane from the Miramar landfill as a power source for water […]

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Rain expected to hit SoCal Thursday evening

/in /by /KABC-TV

A storm system from the north is expected to make its way through Southern California Thursday night and into Friday morning, bringing with it rain and the potential for flash floods and mudslides. A flash flood watch has been issued for most of Southern California until noon on Friday. Los Angeles and Orange counties will […]

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Rain moves into Southern California, bringing danger to burn areas

/in /by /The Los Angeles Timesby Joseph Serna and Shelby Grad

A much-anticipated rainstorm is set to move into Southern California on Thursday evening and move out by Friday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the rain will be heaviest late tonight and will continue into the Friday morning commute. A flash flood watch has been issued for burn areas in Los Angeles and Ventura […]

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