San Diego County / Southern California

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Scattered Showers, Flash Flood Watch in San Diego Forecast for Thursday

More rain showers are expected Thursday throughout San Diego County and there is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon in the mountains and deserts. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch from noon Thursday through Thursday evening in the mountains and deserts. The low-pressure system making its way inland is expected to produce […]

Escondido City Councilmember John Masson Dies

Flags are at half-staff over city facilities this week as the City of Escondido mourns the passing of city councilmember John Masson, who died Tuesday night of cancer.  They will remain at half-staff until Mr. Masson is interred. The city released the following statement Wednesday afternoon:  “The Escondido City Council is saddened to announce the passing […]

Sweetwater Authority Displays Winning Photos at Board Reception

Ten South Bay area high school students will be honored for their winning photos at today’s Sweetwater Authority Governing Board meeting. Nearly 100 students from Sweetwater’s service area entered its annual water photo contest, which challenges students to showcase the importance of water in everyday life through photography. Students submitted photos in two categories. The […]

Local Scientists Launch Weather Balloons to Study ‘Atmospheric River’

Local scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography are closely watching a storm system as it moves into Southern California. Scientists are releasing weather balloons every three hours to study the storm system, classified as an atmospheric river. “An atmospheric river is just a large amount of moisture that’s associated with the system,” said program analyst […]