Morning clouds, warm inland
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Steve Paulson says today will be cloudy in the morning and warm inland.

Saltwater pushes its way into California's waterways
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Saltwater from the ocean is moving farther into California's freshwater rivers and streams. Jacob McQuirk, an engineer with the Department of Water Resources, talks about how climate change is contributing to this dynamic.

Effects of low-levels of water in lakes and reservoirs
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The low-water levels in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are having impacts on the communities around them. Jeanine Jones from the Department of Water Resources talks to KTVU about the effects.

Nice to hot
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Steve Paulson says today will be nice to hot with temps reaching the 90s.

Flash flooding kills woman, 60, in Mesquite

The nearly record-breaking flash flooding in North Texas was deadly. The Mesquite fire chief said crews pulled a woman’s body out of a vehicle.

Flash flooding in North Texas leads to high-water rescues, road closures and submerged cars

A state of disaster has been declared in Dallas County after a day of intense, deadly rainfall. High water rescues happened again and again as many parts of North Texas received record rainfall with vehicles being left stranded and people stuck in their homes.

Western fires outpace California effort to fill inmate crews

Two state programs designed to get more former inmate firefighters hired professionally have barely made a dent, according to an Associated Press review.

Morning clouds, afternoon sun
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Steve Paulson says today will start off cloudy and then become warmer in the afternoon.

North Bay water agencies promote conservation during the heat spell

The recent hot spell that has hit the Bay Area has magnified the need for one of our most precious resources: water. Whether it’s used for keeping a lawn healthy and green, or for staying hydrated while out in the sun, water in the Bay Area is a resource that is no longer as abundant as it used to be.

DNA, dental records identify 4 killed by California wildfire

Authorities have identified four people killed last month in California’s largest and deadliest wildfire of the year. DNA and dental analysis were used to identify the Klamath River residents, the Siskyou County Sheriff’s Office tweeted Friday.

Downed power line starts brush fire in Novato, causes panic at RV park

Marion Coleman said he was heating up a plate of spaghetti in his RV at the Novato RV Park on Armstrong Avenue when the power went out and he saw people running. 

Drizze in the morning, toasty afternoon
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Steve Paulson says there will be some drizzle in the morning and sunny, hot temps in the afternoon.

Foggy coast, hot inland
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KTVU's Steve Paulson said temperature inland is expected to go down slightly Sunday and Monday.

California tomato farmers worried extreme drought will increase prices for sauce, ketchup

California produces about a quarter of the world's tomatoes, and the extreme drought conditions, water restrictions and wildfires are now leaving farmers struggling to meet the demand.

Turning recycled water into wine
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A Petalum winery has found that using recycled water may be the best way to sustain its vineyard without another reliable access to water. KTVU's Mark Tamayo reports.