San Francisco consumers are conserving more this year
Summertime water use among San Francisco residents is far lower than what it was last year and is also well below the state average. Still, officials are trying to convince users to fix leaks and find other spots where water may be going to waste.
Summertime water use among San Francisco residents is far lower than what it was last year and is also well below the state average. Still, officials are trying to convince users to fix leaks and find other spots where water may be going to waste.
Mandatory water restrictions showing signs of progress
Santa Clara County is one pat of California like others that have imposed limits on when people may water their lawns and the good news is that people are starting to adhere to the cutbacks.
Santa Clara County is one pat of California like others that have imposed limits on when people may water their lawns and the good news is that people are starting to adhere to the cutbacks.
Californians choosing native plants as drought continues
Native plants are a good choice for California landscaping, especially in a drought. Ann Marie Benz with California Native Plant Society explains the benefits and savings of native plant gardens and lawns.
Native plants are a good choice for California landscaping, especially in a drought. Ann Marie Benz with California Native Plant Society explains the benefits and savings of native plant gardens and lawns.
Critically low water levels at Lake Shasta, California's largest reservoir
Lake Shasta, the largest reservoir in California, is experiencing the lowest levels of rainfall since Shasta Dam was constructed in the 1940s. Water allotments to Central Valley fammers, and urban water districts in the Bay Area, have been severely cut back as a result.
Lake Shasta, the largest reservoir in California, is experiencing the lowest levels of rainfall since Shasta Dam was constructed in the 1940s. Water allotments to Central Valley fammers, and urban water districts in the Bay Area, have been severely cut back as a result.
EBMUD offering incentives for customers who reduce water use outdoors
Andea Pook, spokesperson for the East Bay Municipal Utility District, says there are a number of incentives offered to customers who reduce their water usage outdoors.
Andea Pook, spokesperson for the East Bay Municipal Utility District, says there are a number of incentives offered to customers who reduce their water usage outdoors.
Water conservation efforts are working, says East Bay MUD
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) happily announced Tuesday that its customers are finally getting the conservation message – and in a big way. When Californians get that there's a real emergency, they usually respond when they're ready.
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) happily announced Tuesday that its customers are finally getting the conservation message – and in a big way. When Californians get that there's a real emergency, they usually respond when they're ready.
Water conservation expert says this is how to save water around your home
As calls for water conservation rise amid California's severe drought, KTVU is taking a look at the drought's impact on the Bay Area and exploring how to best conserve water.
As calls for water conservation rise amid California's severe drought, KTVU is taking a look at the drought's impact on the Bay Area and exploring how to best conserve water.
House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought
The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought -- fueled by climate change -- that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought -- fueled by climate change -- that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
California wildfires are in better shape than this time last year, but that may not last
Though the Oak Fire is largely a remote mountain wildfire, we are entering California's worst fire months; August, September and October. We take a look at how things are going so far this fire season.
Though the Oak Fire is largely a remote mountain wildfire, we are entering California's worst fire months; August, September and October. We take a look at how things are going so far this fire season.
Anonymous tip leads to illegal fireworks bust in San Pablo
Illegal fireworks with a street value of $50k to $100k were confiscated by police in San Pablo on Thursday through an anonymous tip.
Illegal fireworks with a street value of $50k to $100k were confiscated by police in San Pablo on Thursday through an anonymous tip.
Mountain View orders water cutbacks but even tougher drought measures elsewhere in California
Mountain View is the latest Bay Area city to approve new water restrictions as California deals with dry conditions for its third consecutive year.
Mountain View is the latest Bay Area city to approve new water restrictions as California deals with dry conditions for its third consecutive year.
Fireworks for sale despite drought-related fire dangers
The National Fire Protection Association says fireworks are responsible for more than 8,000 fires. Tuesday was the first day of so-called 'safe and sane' fireworks sales and inventories are already low.
The National Fire Protection Association says fireworks are responsible for more than 8,000 fires. Tuesday was the first day of so-called 'safe and sane' fireworks sales and inventories are already low.
Contra Costa Water District imposes drought surcharge to encourage conservation
In response to California's third straight year of drought, the Contra Costa Water District board approved a 15 percent drought surcharge Wednesday.
In response to California's third straight year of drought, the Contra Costa Water District board approved a 15 percent drought surcharge Wednesday.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Contra Costa County
Firefighters in Brentwood battled a fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon where 200 acres burned, officials say.
Firefighters in Brentwood battled a fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon where 200 acres burned, officials say.
San Francisco Bay Area sees rare June rain
Most of the forecasted rain was expected in the North Bay, but the showers were widespread Sunday morning, bringing measurable moisture to the area.
Most of the forecasted rain was expected in the North Bay, but the showers were widespread Sunday morning, bringing measurable moisture to the area.
Californians could see mandatory water cuts amid drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
In drought-ravaged California, water use is up dramatically
Californians increased their average water use by 19% during the first threes month 2022, the driest on record.
Californians increased their average water use by 19% during the first threes month 2022, the driest on record.
EBMUD adds 8% water surcharge as state warns Californians aren't conserving enough
Water districts say Californians need to do more to conserve water. Statewide, Californians' water use increased by 19% in March compared to March 2020.
Water districts say Californians need to do more to conserve water. Statewide, Californians' water use increased by 19% in March compared to March 2020.
In drought-ravaged California, water use is up dramatically
California’s drought is worsening and yet residents used more water in March than any other month since 2015.
California’s drought is worsening and yet residents used more water in March than any other month since 2015.
Enforcement officers poised to crack down, fine water wasters in South Bay
Despite the rules, instead of water usage declining for the last year, the Santa Clara Valley Water District reports water usage went up an additional 30 percent.
Despite the rules, instead of water usage declining for the last year, the Santa Clara Valley Water District reports water usage went up an additional 30 percent.