San Jose gets sandbags in place, clears drains in preparation for rainy days ahead
For a region and state stuck in the throes of drought conditions, rain is good, but too much at once brings the potential of flooding.
Wild pigs destroy winery owners' front yard in Livermore
The drought is causing more wild pigs to search for food away from the hillsides. In Livermore, wild pigs are causing quite a problem for one winery owner.
California Drought Emergency: Newsom urging residents double down on saving water
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to double down on their efforts to save water.
San Francisco now included in statewide drought emergency proclamation
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday extended California's drought emergency to cover the entire state. The proclamation now includes San Francisco among seven new counties added that are asked to voluntarily conserve water.
San Ramon golf course recycles water
Canyon Lakes Golf Course in San Ramon is helping combat the state's drought by recycling water for irrigation.
Lake Tahoe water level falling below the basin rim
This week, the lake's water level is expected to drop below its natural rim which is just over 6,200 feet in elevation.
Sonoma County dairy farmers allowed to tap into aquifer as new water source
The aquifer will send 1.6 million gallons of water a day to a storage unit in Petaluma. Cows and residents alike will be drinking it, along with folks in Sonoma and parts of Marin Counties.
North Bay residents get free water saving kits
North Bay residents offered free water-saving kits as other Bay Area counties join in the fight to conserve water.
San Jose to restrict residents from watering outdoors to twice a week
The city of San Jose is taking some dramatic steps to reduce water use during California's historic drought. On Wednesday, Mayor Sam Liccardo, joined by state leaders, said he will be introducing a measure to restrict residents from watering outdoors to twice a week.
State water regulators prepare for another dry winter
California's reservoirs are so low from a historic drought that regulators warned Thursday it's possible the state's water agencies could get nothing from them next year, a frightening possibility that could force mandatory restrictions for residents.
Emerging from pandemic, California pumpkin farmers now dealing with drought
October is just around the corner and pumpkin farms in Half Moon Bay are preparing for what will hopefully be a fruitful season. But it's unclear what will happen because of the drought.
San Francisco and other water districts sue California over drought restrictions
The lawsuit claims the State Water Resources Control Board doesn't have the authority to restrict water from those with California's most senior water rights, even in a time of extraordinary drought.
Lightning strikes: Red flag warning in place for North, East Bay
Lightning strikes and light rain move into the area after the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Thursday for the North Bay and East Bay mountains and hills.
California's major water reservoirs are way below where they should be
California's biggest reservoirs are way below where their levels should be this time of year. For example, Lake Shasta, the biggest reservoir in the state by far, is only a quarter full.
Water overuse by Tahoe residents hinders firefighting efforts
Officials say evacuated Lake Tahoe residents who've left irrigation, garden hoses, and sprinklers actively running as they follow evacuation orders have sparked a water shortage on municipal systems.
Troubling new images show how severe the drought is in the South Bay
Water officials said its 10 reservoirs are at historic lows. On average, they’re now at 12.5% of capacity.
Thousands of water rights holders ordered to stop drawing water from Delta
Thousands of water rights holders, including farms and cities, were ordered to stop drawing water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by the State Water Resources Control Board on Friday.