San Diego County / Southern California

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

U.S. Military Economic Footprint In San Diego Is Growing, New Report Says

Defense industry personnel and military operations continue to be a significant driver of San Diego’s economy and, according to a new report, are projected to grow in the coming years. According to the 2019 San Diego Military Economic Impact Study, 354,000 military-connected jobs accounted for 22 percent of all jobs in the region. This amounts […]

Report: San Diego Has Unique Edge To Tackle Climate Change

The Earth’s coastal and polar areas are on thin ice, a new climate report warns, but San Diego may be in a better place than others to weather those changes if it acts swiftly, several authors said. “The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate,” released last week by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, […]

Rise In Dead Fish Worries Residents in Chula Vista’s Eastlake Community

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) – Residents in Chula Vista’s Eastlake community are worried about the growing number of dead fish that have washed ashore in recent weeks. The path around the lake off Lakeshore Drive is a popular spot to walk or run, but lately, it’s been anything but pleasant.

Learn About a New Source of Water Coming to Oceanside

The city of Oceanside is offering tours to experience Pure Water Oceanside, an innovative program that will purify recycled water to create a new local source of high-quality drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound. Pure Water Oceanside will produce enough water to provide more than 32% of the city’s water supply, […]