Drought-friendly plants invigorate California yards
Green yards are still possible. Cricket Riley from the Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery walks us through the plants and shrubs that will live well under drought conditions.
Green yards are still possible. Cricket Riley from the Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery walks us through the plants and shrubs that will live well under drought conditions.
Two years later, Big Basin Redwoods State Park bounces back from CZU fire
Two years after being destroyed by the CZU Lightning Complex fire, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is regenerating and slowly re-opening to visitors.
Two years after being destroyed by the CZU Lightning Complex fire, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is regenerating and slowly re-opening to visitors.
Sturgeon full moon: Last supermoon of 2022 rises Thursday
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Recycled water is new idea in conservation
Recycling water may be a technique for helping reduce consumption. Roger Bailey, the general manager of the Contra Costa County Sanitary District tells KTVU about the potential and challenges of recycling water.
Recycling water may be a technique for helping reduce consumption. Roger Bailey, the general manager of the Contra Costa County Sanitary District tells KTVU about the potential and challenges of recycling water.
Perfect day
Roberta Gonzales says today will be perfect with sun and highs in the 70s and 80s.
Roberta Gonzales says today will be perfect with sun and highs in the 70s and 80s.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Perseid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.
Record-breaking rainfall, flooding leaves at least 9 dead in Seoul, South Korea
At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.
At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.
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.
Foggy then sun
Steve Paulson says today will start off foggy and then become sunny and nice with highs in the low 80s.
Steve Paulson says today will start off foggy and then become sunny and nice with highs in the low 80s.
Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, pledges more help as state braces for storms
At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.
At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.
Little warmer
Steve Paulson says today will be a little warmer with highs in the 80s.
Steve Paulson says today will be a little warmer with highs in the 80s.
LA bank executive among those killed in DC lightning strike
A D.C. lightning strike victim is remembered for 'his generosity, kindness and unwavering positivity.'
A D.C. lightning strike victim is remembered for 'his generosity, kindness and unwavering positivity.'
Three people, including elderly couple, dead after lightning strike near White House
DC Police have confirmed three people have died after four people were struck by lightning Thursday evening near the White House.
DC Police have confirmed three people have died after four people were struck by lightning Thursday evening near the White House.
Flooding closes Death Valley National Park, vehicles stranded in debris
All roads in and out of Death Valley National Park are closed due to substantial flooding on Friday, National Parks Service says.
All roads in and out of Death Valley National Park are closed due to substantial flooding on Friday, National Parks Service says.
Fog and clouds
Steve Paulson says today will see fog and clouds with highs in the 80s.
Steve Paulson says today will see fog and clouds with highs in the 80s.
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.
Firefighters protect buildings briefly threatened by Martinez brush fire
Firefighters managed to successfully protect buildings that were briefly threatened in a residential area of Martinez when a wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters managed to successfully protect buildings that were briefly threatened in a residential area of Martinez when a wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon.
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.