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.
A Word From The Local Candidates As Election Day Nears
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOn Election Day, November 8, area voters will determine the following: Which candidates will take possession of the contested open seats (Division 1 and Division 4) on the Fallbrook Public Utilities District board. Which candidates will seize the contested open seats (Division 2 and Division 5) on the Rainbow Municipal Water District board. Which candidates […]
Send More Money For Water Recycling, LA Mayor Begs State
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /MyNewsLA.com (Los Angeles)by Ken StoneMore financial assistance is needed from the state to boost water recycling and further other water conservation projects in Los Angeles, city Controller Ron Galperin said Friday in a letter penned with Mayor Eric Garcetti. The state’s $15 million cap on each city for the state water board’s Recycled Water Funding Program has limited the […]
Drought’s Grip On Southern California To Tighten With La Niña, Forecasters Say
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Associated PressAfter five years of withering drought, government forecasters say California is once again headed for a warm and dry winter, especially in Southern California. The National Weather Service issued its winter outlook Thursday and predicted that La Niña conditions in the Pacific will affect the U.S. in a number of ways. Specifically, the U.S. will likely experience warmer and drier conditions than normal […]
Incentives Offered To Homeowners Who Replace Lawns
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS8 Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityNew financial incentives are available for homeowners who want to replace water-hungry lawns with more efficient landscaping, the San Diego County Water Authority announced Wednesday. The agency has $500,000 available from grants awarded by the state Department of Water Resources, and an upcoming grant is expected to add another $600,000. Qualified applicants can receive up to $1.75 […]