Expert says heavy NorCal rains likely from forthcoming El Niño
OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) -- In urging all of us to keep conserving because the coming winter could extend our drought, no less that the state climatologist issued this statement Thursday: "Strong El Niño events in the past have led to wetter-than-average conditions in the southern part of the state but offered mixed results for California's main water supply regions in the north."
Officials work to stop thefts of Native American artifacts
LAKEPORT, Calif. (AP) — The four-year drought that has ravaged California and the wildfires charring through the state's dry forests have exposed prehistoric Native American sites as water levels drop and thick brush and poison oak are burned away.
Californians keep water consumption below mandated levels
OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) -- The state of California released the June results of water conservation and Californian's continue to be over achievers, once again exceed the Governor's 25 percent savings mandate.
El Nino weighing into San Francisco's Super Bowl plans
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — While drought-plagued California is eager for rain, the forecast of a potentially Godzilla-like El Nino event has communities clearing out debris basins, urging residents to stock up on emergency supplies and even talking about how a deluge could affect the 50th Super Bowl.
Low water levels close Anderson Lake to boaters for season
It's the largest reservoir in Santa Clara County, but boaters who planned to head to Anderson Lake will have to find somewhere else to tie up their vessel for upcoming holiday weekend.