California water districts will get more supply than planned
California now plans to give water districts 15% of what they’ve requested for 2022. That’s up from last month, when the state said it would supply 0% of requested water beyond what was needed for necessities such as drinking and bathing.
California now plans to give water districts 15% of what they’ve requested for 2022. That’s up from last month, when the state said it would supply 0% of requested water beyond what was needed for necessities such as drinking and bathing.
Marin, Santa Cruz may relax water restrictions
It's been almost a month since the Bay Area's last atmospheric river and the hope is there will be more rain in the coming weeks, so water restrictions can be eased.
It's been almost a month since the Bay Area's last atmospheric river and the hope is there will be more rain in the coming weeks, so water restrictions can be eased.
Despite snow, California still in drought
California’s mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state’s traditionally wet winter season.
California’s mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state’s traditionally wet winter season.
Low-altitude snow draws Bay Area locals
Low altitude snow is both a novelty and a rarity, so much so, lowland folks flocked to it. But, how low can snow go? KTVU toured the Bay Area's dominant peaks to give you a look.
Low altitude snow is both a novelty and a rarity, so much so, lowland folks flocked to it. But, how low can snow go? KTVU toured the Bay Area's dominant peaks to give you a look.
Drought-stricken Las Vegas may ban grass yards for new homes
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
California reservoir levels still measuring low after the rainfall
KTVU's Amanda Quintana reported from Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos to give updates on the reservoir water levels.
KTVU's Amanda Quintana reported from Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos to give updates on the reservoir water levels.
Amid drought, California advances new reservoir project
What could be California's first major new reservoir in decades has cleared a key regulatory hurdle. The California Water Commission on Wednesday voted in favor of the feasability of the Sites Reservoir project.
What could be California's first major new reservoir in decades has cleared a key regulatory hurdle. The California Water Commission on Wednesday voted in favor of the feasability of the Sites Reservoir project.
California's major reservoirs are still far drier than average
California's five largest reservoirs are still far below their normal volume at this time of the year after factoring in the rainfall from the atmospheric river.
California's five largest reservoirs are still far below their normal volume at this time of the year after factoring in the rainfall from the atmospheric river.
Despite atmospheric river, North Bay likely to remain in drought
As rain begins falling for most in the Bay Area, some parts of the North Bay began seeing showers Saturday night. But, experts say the North Bay is still exceptionally dry for this time of year.
As rain begins falling for most in the Bay Area, some parts of the North Bay began seeing showers Saturday night. But, experts say the North Bay is still exceptionally dry for this time of year.
California State Water Project not allocating water to these agencies for December
Even though the Bay Area leads the state in water conservation, it may not be enough.
Even though the Bay Area leads the state in water conservation, it may not be enough.
California remains in precarious water predicament
October was a welcome water wonderland, but November was pretty much a dry bust for the Golden States. Was California's wet October a sucker punch to the state's all important reservoirs?
October was a welcome water wonderland, but November was pretty much a dry bust for the Golden States. Was California's wet October a sucker punch to the state's all important reservoirs?
PG&E expands wildfire detection through A.I.-equipped cameras
A PG&E spokesperson says the utility is expanding its wildfire detection capabilities by installing hundreds of high-definition fire-watch cameras. Four cameras in the Bay Area are equipped with AI technology.
A PG&E spokesperson says the utility is expanding its wildfire detection capabilities by installing hundreds of high-definition fire-watch cameras. Four cameras in the Bay Area are equipped with AI technology.
San Francisco officials call for 10% reduction of water use
San Francisco officials have declared a water shortage emergency and are asking customers in four counties to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10% due to California’s lengthening drought.
San Francisco officials have declared a water shortage emergency and are asking customers in four counties to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10% due to California’s lengthening drought.
San Jose Water customers could soon see drought surcharge
San Jose Water customers could soon see a drought surcharge added to their water bills if they go over their allotted water amount.
San Jose Water customers could soon see a drought surcharge added to their water bills if they go over their allotted water amount.
Richmond-San Rafael water pipeline to Marin moves forward
Marin Municipal Water District moved a bit closer to a new emergency pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from the East Bay. If approved, by next summer, it would pump and carry some 8 million gallons a day over the bridge.
Marin Municipal Water District moved a bit closer to a new emergency pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from the East Bay. If approved, by next summer, it would pump and carry some 8 million gallons a day over the bridge.
California gets more rain but remains in drought
Rain fell across parts of Northern California on Thursday, and more was possible into the weekend, but forecasts were backing off chances of an atmospheric river event next week, the National Weather Service said.
Rain fell across parts of Northern California on Thursday, and more was possible into the weekend, but forecasts were backing off chances of an atmospheric river event next week, the National Weather Service said.
Recent storm brings Lake Tahoe back above its natural rim
20 billion gallons of water fell into Lake Tahoe during the last storm, giving it a much needed replenishment during a historic drought.
20 billion gallons of water fell into Lake Tahoe during the last storm, giving it a much needed replenishment during a historic drought.
Despite rain, water officials say we're still in historic drought
We're still in a historic drought. That's why water districts will stick with their water conservation measures.
We're still in a historic drought. That's why water districts will stick with their water conservation measures.
Bay Area braces for heavier rain after earlier warm-up storms
Wednesday night's storm, the strongest so far in this series, racked up relatively few major problems with Marin's Mount Tamalpais – the winner in the badly needed water derby. But the storm was merely a warm up for what's to come the rest of the week.
Wednesday night's storm, the strongest so far in this series, racked up relatively few major problems with Marin's Mount Tamalpais – the winner in the badly needed water derby. But the storm was merely a warm up for what's to come the rest of the week.
Despite rain prep precautions, wet weather welcome in Bay Area
Despite the rain prep precautions, which include having flashlights ready and cleaning out storm drains, the wet weather is a welcome change from hot and dry drought conditions.
Despite the rain prep precautions, which include having flashlights ready and cleaning out storm drains, the wet weather is a welcome change from hot and dry drought conditions.