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.
El Niño Hits California: These Maps Tell the Story of Heavy Rains
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Joseph Serna and Frank ShyongCalifornia is about to be hit by the first El Niño storm of the year. It’s the beginning of what could be a week of rain in the drought-battered state. In Southern California, the heaviest storm is expected Tuesday, when up to two inches of rain is forecast to drop on the coast and […]
Rain to Last through Evening Rush Hour in San Diego
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby By Gary RobbinsThe North Pacific storm that blew ashore early Tuesday will last until mid-evening and will drop at least an inch of rain at San Diego’s Lindbergh Field, says the National Weather Service. “The system will taper off into scattered showers tonight, but there will be a second wave of rain starting Wednesday night, and […]
Could Coastal Desalination Efforts Help Farmers
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Western Farm Pressby By Todd Fitchette Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination ProjectWhile San Diego could soon lose its NFL franchise, the county can at least boast the nation’s largest desalination plant in marketing literature. San Diego’s popularity as a destination location is obvious to those of us who’ve been there and witnessed near-perfect weather, regardless of the date on the calendar. I suspect losing its […]
Salton Sea License Plates Not Yet Popular
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby By Claire TrageserAn effort to create commemorative Salton Sea license plates has been slow to take off. Last year, the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau began working with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to sell the specialty plates. The plates cost $50 to $98, depending on whether the driver wants to keep his […]