Water

Public Safety

All National Forests In California Are Closed

Erik Anderson

Federal officials closed national forests, including the Cleveland National Forest in San Diego County, to the public because they are worried about the threat of wildfires raging out of control.
Politics

Ratepayers Could Block San Diego Water, Wastewater Rate Changes

Andrew Bowen

The city's Public Utilities Department wants to raise water and wastewater rates to cover rising costs. But the city's customers could block the proposal if enough people submit written protests.
Environment

Mayor Gloria And Elected Leaders Kick Off Construction Of Pure Water Project

City News Service

Phase 1 of the city's Pure Water program started Friday, intended to provide nearly 50% of the city's drinking water by 2035 and reduce the need for imported water.
Environment

San Diego Climate Advocates Push For Green New Deal

Erik Anderson

Climate advocate rally in City Heights to support passage of President Joe Biden's budget plan which would fund major new government spending on climate friendly initiatives.
KPBS Evening Edition

Drought Could Result In Water Reduction Mandates

Alexandra Rangel

Continued droughts are forcing the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to ask water agencies to voluntarily conserve water.
KPBS Evening Edition

White House Climate Advisor Touts National Change Of Direction

Erik Anderson

Gina McCarthy says the Biden administration is making major changes in the way it addresses climate change, but protesters say that is not enough.
Environment

San Diego County, Water Authority Partner On Efficiency Rebates

City News Service

Residents and businesses in unincorporated areas of San Diego County are eligible for increased water-use efficiency rebates under a partnership announced Tuesday between the county's Watershed Protection Program and the San Diego County Water Authority.
KPBS Midday Edition

Sewage Sampling Key To Controlling COVID-19 At UCSD

Erik Anderson

A sewage testing program at UCSD could be key to helping identify COVID-19 outbreaks when students return to school in the fall.
Environment

Explainer: Western States Face First Federal Water Cuts

Suman Naishadham / Associated Press

U.S. officials are expected to declare the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West. The anticipated forecast Monday will mean some Arizona farmers get less water from the Colorado River next year, forcing them to make adjustments.
Environment

Oceanside Moves Ahead On Sand Capture Plan

Erik Anderson

Oceanside city officials will continue to explore a plan to bring more sand to the city's shrinking beaches. But it is not clear if the project will ever get approved.