California drought: These parts of state still 'abnormally dry' despite rains
The recent heavy rains across California have not ended concerns about a possible water shortage.
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
The new legislation, which is now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, would double daily fines for water rights holders who commit minor violations. Those violating curtailment orders could face fines of up to $10,000 per day — a 20-fold increase — plus $2,500 for every acre-foot of water taken.
Sites Reservoir: California's largest new reservoir project in decades moves forward
California is moving forward with a plan to build the state's largest new reservoir in 50 years.
California's chain of storms continue, replenishing reservoirs
While intense snow and rain can be a serious challenge, the silver lining is the color of abundant clear, clean water.
Are more mostly dry months ahead for California?
As we enter the critical rainy months of December through March, we find ourselves in two unusual and conflicting situations: lack of water and an abundance of it.
California is 100% drought free
California is 100% drought free for the first time in over three years, according to the California Drought Monitor.
Photos: June snow brings overflowing waterfalls, brimming reservoirs in California
Dramatic photos of California's big spring melt show waterfalls gushing and reservoirs filled to the brim. And there's more to come as the eastern Sierra saw another dumping of snow this week.
California offers to reduce water use to help drought-stricken Colorado River
California has offered reduce its water use from the Colorado River, Lake Mead, and Lake Powell. In an agreement with Arizona and Nevada, the Golden State will cut roughly 10% of its current water allocation.
California's reservoirs are brimming
This winter’s historic precipitation and the wet spring so far have left California's reservoir levels healthy for the first time in many years, the California Department of Water Resources reported.
California's reservoirs are brimming
This winter’s historic precipitation and the wet spring so far have left California's reservoir levels healthy for the first time in many years, the California Department of Water Resources reported.
California to give 100% of water requests for first time since 2006
California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack, regulators announced Thursday.
California water restrictions dropping off as drought recedes
Water companies across California are beginning to loosen drought restrictions as reservoir levels rise.
Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs
Water levels fell so low in key reservoirs during the depth of California’s drought that boat docks sat on dry, cracked land and cars drove into the center of what should have been Folsom Lake.
California ties 1952 record for all-time Sierra snowpack
After a long series of winter storms, California's snowpack has tied the all-time record set more than 70 years ago, official measurements show.
East Bay MUD says reservoirs are 88% full, will ease drought restrictions
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) announced on Tuesday they are making adjustments to its emergency drought regulations and that they expect reservoirs to fully refill.
California ends some water limits after storms ease drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state’s water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state’s reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
Reservoirs high stakes 'cat & mouse' game with Mother Nature
While an abundance of water is making its way into California reservoirs, federal, state and local dam operators are worried about two uncontrollable things: more atmospheric rivers and a quick melt of the snowpack in the mountains.
Pajaro: The look of floods to come soon
The Pajaro levee break was no surprise and officials know it was weak and vulnerable to high, fast water flows.
Bay Area nearly drought free during one of California's wettest winters: report
The latest California drought report shows the Bay Area is nearly drought free. With even more rain headed our way, the U.S. Drought Monitor says 99% of the Bay Area is out of the drought.
Snow survey: Confirmation of half of California out of official drought status
The Sierra Snow Survey confirms why half of California is already out of official drought status and is on its to adding a lot more, if not the whole state. It may not be time to take a victory lap, but after Friday's snow survey, you can see we're coming up on the checkered flag ahead.