'Nature gave us a lifeline:' Southern California refills largest reservoir after wet winter

For the first time in three years, Diamond Valley Lake, the largest reservoir in Southern California, is being filled

The rains of the season help the reservoir located in the Hemet area to be refilled; the Metropolitan Water District is studying projects to bring water to communities in elevations

Refilling of Southern California reservoir underway for first time in three years

During a news conference at which officials discussed the significance of the move, water from Diamond Valley Lake’s water tower continued flowing into the lake, a popular spot for boating and fish…

'Nature gave us a lifeline:' Southern California refills largest reservoir after wet winter

Following a series of winter storms that eased drought conditions across the state, Southern Californians celebrated a sight nobody has seen for several punishing years: water rushing into Diamond Valley Lake.

'Nature gave us a lifeline': Southern California refills largest reservoir in dramatic fashion

Diamond Valley Lake — a backbone of the region's water storage system — should refill to its full capacity by the end of this year, officials said.