San Diego County / Southern California

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

Sweltering Heat to Start Gripping San Diego County Tuesday

Temperatures will soar well into the triple digits Tuesday in the San Diego County deserts as sweltering conditions are expected to grip the region until this weekend. High pressure centered over Baja California will continue to build this week, with temperatures expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Desert areas […]

San Diego Residents Fighting Deep Budget Cuts During Pandemic

Residents are lobbying San Diego officials to spare from the budget ax libraries, clean-water efforts, arts funding and other programs that were proposed to be cut to close a $300 million budget gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Water Restrictions to be Lifted Tuesday While Pipeline Repairs in Moreno Valley Continue

Work to restore a damaged 9-foot diameter water pipeline in Moreno Valley continued Monday, May 4, and outdoor watering restrictions will be lifted for Western Municipal Water District customers starting Tuesday.

Second Shutdown of Pipeline 5 at Moosa Creek Set For May 4-11

The actual repair work for a San Diego County Water Authority pipeline in Moosa Canyon is now complete, although a shutdown to remove the isolation bulkheads will be needed and the SDCWA pipeline will be shut down May 4-11. “The carbon fiber repair has been completed, and we’re preparing for a shutdown of Pipeline 5, […]