Henderson Ditch flooding
Summary
Neighbors of the Henderson Ditch say seven families flooded last December with nearly $700,000 in losses, and they want the county, city, and Caltrans to settle who owns and maintains the century-old drainage. Residents demanded a future agenda item and mediation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 7
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nearly $700,000 in flood losses reported by seven families last December.
Residents near Bacelli Lane, Wilshire Drive and the Kmart center who face flood risk from the unenlarged ditch.
Flood-affected families continue to bear losses while jurisdictions dispute responsibility.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Oct 27, 2026
Neighbors of the Henderson Ditch say seven families flooded last December with nearly $700,000 in losses, and they want the county, city, and Caltrans to settle who owns and maintains the century-old drainage. Residents demanded a future agenda item and mediation.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
Residents whose homes flooded when the Henderson Ditch broke in December urged the county to clean the ditch before a predicted severe El Niño winter, noting a 1963 board vote accepting responsibility and pending Caltrans work at the ditch head.
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