San Diego County / Southern California

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

Essential IID Employees Living On Job Site to Stay Protected

/in , , /by /KYMAby Alexandra Rangel

Essential workers at Imperial Irrigation District, are now living at their job site in order to stay protected from the coronavirus.  According to IID, they will be housing 32 employees who are vital in providing Imperial County residents with water and energy.

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What’s Flushed Today Can be a Problem Months from Now Because of Coronavirus Fears

/in , , /by /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Larry Bohannan

Most businesses across the country and certainly in the Coachella Valley are dealing with the fallout from the coronavirus crisis on a daily basis.

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South Orange County Water Reservoir, Dam Project Still Moving Forward

/in , , /by /The Capistrano Dispatch (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)by Collin Breaux

A water dam and reservoir under construction on land acquired from Rancho Mission Viejo has not been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, according to Santa Margarita Water District Deputy General Manager Don Bunts. Recent rainfall, however, has affected the Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir project, which intends to store recycled water. Work on the project […]

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Gardening Community Responds To Growing COVID-19 Food Need

/in , , /by /KPBSby Bennett Lacy

Three days a week, cars line up by the dozens at Kitchens for Good at the Jacobs Center in Chollas View. Drivers open their trunks to receive prepared meals and produce. This is just one of many distribution events in high demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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