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.
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.
Statewide mandatory water restrictions could be implemented in as soon as six weeks
California may set statewide mandatory water restrictions, replacing the voluntary 15% reduction in water use, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
California may set statewide mandatory water restrictions, replacing the voluntary 15% reduction in water use, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
SoCal water district declares water supply alert as drought worsens
According to Metropolitan Water District officials, Southern California's water supply has been severely impacted by extreme drought in both the Northern Sierra and the Colorado River, saying crucial storage reservoirs have never been lower.
According to Metropolitan Water District officials, Southern California's water supply has been severely impacted by extreme drought in both the Northern Sierra and the Colorado River, saying crucial storage reservoirs have never been lower.
A look at Western US water projects in $1 trillion infrastructure deal
Included in the sweeping $1 trillion infrastructure bill approved by the Senate is funding for Western water projects that farmers, water providers and environmentalists say are badly needed across the parched region.
Included in the sweeping $1 trillion infrastructure bill approved by the Senate is funding for Western water projects that farmers, water providers and environmentalists say are badly needed across the parched region.
Dry California tourist town to guests: 'Please conserve'
Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and cliff trails, but visitors this summer are also finding public portable toilets and signs on picket fences pleading: "Severe Drought. Please conserve water."
Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and cliff trails, but visitors this summer are also finding public portable toilets and signs on picket fences pleading: "Severe Drought. Please conserve water."
Lake Oroville hydroelectric plant shut as water level drops
California has shut down one of its largest hydroelectric plants because there’s not enough water to power it. The Edward Hyatt Power Plant was taken off-line Thursday after the water level in the Oroville Dam sank to an historic low.
California has shut down one of its largest hydroelectric plants because there’s not enough water to power it. The Edward Hyatt Power Plant was taken off-line Thursday after the water level in the Oroville Dam sank to an historic low.
California could shut off water for thousands of farmers
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
Thousands of California farmers face uncertain future as state weighs turning off water supply
California is considering shutting off water deliveries to thousands of farmers, primarily in Central California, due to extreme drought conditions and very low reservoir levels.
California is considering shutting off water deliveries to thousands of farmers, primarily in Central California, due to extreme drought conditions and very low reservoir levels.
City of Santa Clara declared local emergency for drought conditions
The city of Santa Clara declared a local emergency for drought and will ratify the emergency proclamation that calls for restriction on water use.
The city of Santa Clara declared a local emergency for drought and will ratify the emergency proclamation that calls for restriction on water use.
Newsom asks Californians to voluntarily cut water use
Newsom’s request is not an order, but it demonstrates the growing challenges of a drought that will only worsen throughout the summer and fall and is tied to recent heat waves.
Newsom’s request is not an order, but it demonstrates the growing challenges of a drought that will only worsen throughout the summer and fall and is tied to recent heat waves.
California wildfires so far in 2021 greatly exceed 2020 levels
The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for the same period in disastrous 2020.
The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for the same period in disastrous 2020.
Santa Clara County officials declare local emergency due to extreme drought conditions
Santa Clara County has declared a local emergency because of extreme drought conditions and a water supply shortage.
Santa Clara County has declared a local emergency because of extreme drought conditions and a water supply shortage.
Illegal fireworks seizures underway in the Bay Area
The pre-holiday-season has already become a nightly illegal fireworks show all over California, sometimes with devastating consequences.
The pre-holiday-season has already become a nightly illegal fireworks show all over California, sometimes with devastating consequences.
South Bay water agency cracks down on water usage as drought intensifies
Residents in San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, and Los Gatos can expect some immediate changes in light of current drought conditions.
Residents in San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, and Los Gatos can expect some immediate changes in light of current drought conditions.
Drought shrinks California reservoirs as hot, dry spring season wraps up
Lake Oroville is shrinking with surprising speed amid a severe drought, with state officials predicting it will reach a record low later this summer.
Lake Oroville is shrinking with surprising speed amid a severe drought, with state officials predicting it will reach a record low later this summer.
Russian River inflatable dam replacement to close boating access throughout summer
The Russian River's inflatable rubber dam near Forestville is being replaced for the first time since 1995, with construction starting Monday and continuing until mid-October.
The Russian River's inflatable rubber dam near Forestville is being replaced for the first time since 1995, with construction starting Monday and continuing until mid-October.
Central California farmers told drought could cut off their water
Thousands of Central California farmers were warned Tuesday that they could face water cutoffs this summer as the state deals with a drought that already has curtailed federal and state irrigation supplies.
Thousands of Central California farmers were warned Tuesday that they could face water cutoffs this summer as the state deals with a drought that already has curtailed federal and state irrigation supplies.
Triple-digit heat and water restrictions push Bay Area gardeners to ditch their thirsty plants
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures over 100 degrees in Concord, Livermore, and other parts of the East Bay later in the week.
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures over 100 degrees in Concord, Livermore, and other parts of the East Bay later in the week.
Water troughs set up in Marin County to help tule elk stay alive through drought
Creeks and springs at Point Reyes National Seashore haven't completely dried up but they're looking parched enough that park staff set up three large troughs last week to ensure tule elk herds get enough water to make it through the drought.
Creeks and springs at Point Reyes National Seashore haven't completely dried up but they're looking parched enough that park staff set up three large troughs last week to ensure tule elk herds get enough water to make it through the drought.
Healdsburg bans outdoor watering as drought conditions worsen
People living in Healdsburg must turn off their sprinklers and drip irrigation systems because the city has declared a drought emergency, city officials said Friday.
People living in Healdsburg must turn off their sprinklers and drip irrigation systems because the city has declared a drought emergency, city officials said Friday.