Water officials in San Diego County announced Thursday that the region’s drought has ended. The San Diego County Water Authority, the region’s water wholesaler, made the announcement in an ongoing effort to convince regulators in Sacramento to lift emergency drought regulations on urban water districts throughout the state. “I think it sends an important message to residents and businesses that we have not been experiencing drought conditions here in San Diego County,” said Dana Friehauf, water resources manager with the authority. “We’re requesting the governor and state water board rescind the state emergency regulations.