Diablo Grande Water Crisis Resolved | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

After a tense year of looming water shutoffs, residents of Diablo Grande are finally breathing easy thanks to a landmark deal that wipes out a $14 million debt and secures their water future. Western Hills Water District and Kern County Water Agency have struck a new agreement letting the community buy water based on actual usage—with room to grow. This means no more holiday water fears for families like Debbie Antigua’s. While rates remain higher than before, they’re falling from their peak, and a new development strategy aims to spread costs and lower bills long-term. Stability is back, and…