California Senate proposes to spend $3.4 billion on drought
California gets nearly all of its rain and snow in the winter and early spring. But this year, snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is less than half of normal and most of the state is well below normal precipitation amounts.
California gets nearly all of its rain and snow in the winter and early spring. But this year, snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is less than half of normal and most of the state is well below normal precipitation amounts.
World's largest firefighting plane grounded, could be converted to transport pandemic supplies
As California prepares for this year’s wildfire season, the world’s largest firefighting plane, the Global SuperTanker, has been grounded. Now, the investment firm who owns the plane wants to fight against another crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic.
As California prepares for this year’s wildfire season, the world’s largest firefighting plane, the Global SuperTanker, has been grounded. Now, the investment firm who owns the plane wants to fight against another crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge recommends, doesn't require, PG&E consideration of vegetation risks for power shutoff decisions
The federal judge overseeing PG&E's criminal proceedings expressed his displeasure with the utility company in an unusual fashion: he made his proposal a recommendation -- not a mandatory order -- and invited PG&E to decide whether it wished to accept it.
The federal judge overseeing PG&E's criminal proceedings expressed his displeasure with the utility company in an unusual fashion: he made his proposal a recommendation -- not a mandatory order -- and invited PG&E to decide whether it wished to accept it.
Cool to warm, highs could reach mid 80s
Steve Paulson says today will be cool to warm, with highs ranging from high 50s to to mid 80s
Steve Paulson says today will be cool to warm, with highs ranging from high 50s to to mid 80s
Grass fire near Highway 4 in Concord
Concord police are asking the public to avoid the area of Highway 4 near Willow Pass Road due to a grass fire Wednesday evening.
Concord police are asking the public to avoid the area of Highway 4 near Willow Pass Road due to a grass fire Wednesday evening.
Warm, lots of sunshine
Steve Paulson says today will be warm with lots of sunshine. Temps could be 5 to 10 degrees above normal
Steve Paulson says today will be warm with lots of sunshine. Temps could be 5 to 10 degrees above normal
Tiny overnight quakes recorded in the East Bay
Three very small earthquakes shook the Bay Area late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
Three very small earthquakes shook the Bay Area late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
Agencies call for voluntary water conservation as drought deepens
Several water agencies are making moves to assure customers that as California moves into its second year of drought, they'll be able to get through without major lifestyle changes.
Several water agencies are making moves to assure customers that as California moves into its second year of drought, they'll be able to get through without major lifestyle changes.
Wednesday warms up, followed by mild cooling at end of week
The forecast looks dry for days ahead as Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week followed by a subtle drop in temperatures toward the weekend.
The forecast looks dry for days ahead as Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week followed by a subtle drop in temperatures toward the weekend.
Sunny and nice
Steve Paulson says today will be sunny and nice. Temps in the mid 70s.
Steve Paulson says today will be sunny and nice. Temps in the mid 70s.
EBMUD expected to officially declare stage 1 drought on Tuesday
Staff members from the utility provider will present its 2021 Water Supply Availability and Deficiency Report and recommend the board establish a district-wide voluntary water use reduction of 10 percent.
Staff members from the utility provider will present its 2021 Water Supply Availability and Deficiency Report and recommend the board establish a district-wide voluntary water use reduction of 10 percent.
Parched Bay Area gets much-needed rain after dry month
During the morning hours, scattered showers fell ahead of the cold that is expected to bring widespread showers in the afternoon.
During the morning hours, scattered showers fell ahead of the cold that is expected to bring widespread showers in the afternoon.
Rain arrives in the Bay Area Sunday
After a month of no rain, the Bay Area finally got some wet weather.
After a month of no rain, the Bay Area finally got some wet weather.
BEFORE-AND-AFTER PHOTOS: Resilient redwood forest beacon of hope for California forest
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Sunny today, cloudy and showers on weekend
Steve Paulson says today should be sunny and nice. The rest of the weekend will be mostly cloudy with showers on Sunday.
Steve Paulson says today should be sunny and nice. The rest of the weekend will be mostly cloudy with showers on Sunday.
Finally, rain is on the way
Much needed rain is expected to grace the Bay Area this weekend.
Much needed rain is expected to grace the Bay Area this weekend.
Much-needed Bay Area rain forecast for Sunday
The Bay Area could see rain on Sunday. And it will be "more than just a few sprinkles," meteorologist Mark Tamayo said, "there could be moderate to heavy downpours."
The Bay Area could see rain on Sunday. And it will be "more than just a few sprinkles," meteorologist Mark Tamayo said, "there could be moderate to heavy downpours."
Foggy morning, sunny and windy
Steve Paulson says the day will start off foggy and then become sunny and windy.
Steve Paulson says the day will start off foggy and then become sunny and windy.
Napa County jumpstarts fire season preparation with $6.4M
Napa County has allocated $6.4 million to jump start fire prevention efforts aimed at protecting vulnerable communities.
Napa County has allocated $6.4 million to jump start fire prevention efforts aimed at protecting vulnerable communities.
Newsom declares drought emergency in Mendocino and Sonoma counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a drought emergency in two Northern California counties in response to conditions affecting much of the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a drought emergency in two Northern California counties in response to conditions affecting much of the state.