California water regulators propose relaxing conservation standards for some cities
State regulators say they're considering relaxing conservation targets that have required some California communities to cut use by 25 percent during historic drought. Max Gomberg of the State Water Resources Control Board said Monday that inland communities in hot regions and those that use new sources, such as recycled water and new desalination plants, could be eligible for lowered...
60% water-rate hike approved in Milpitas despite homeowners' opposition
City leaders in Milpitas approved a 60-percent water-rate hike next year despite strong opposition from homeowners.
Algae ruining crab season may be causing brain damage in sea lions
Researchers say the algae bloom that’s delayed the Dungeness crab season may be causing brain damage in California sea lions.
Bay Area residents clean up after powerful storm
A powerful storm slammed into the Bay Area Sunday morning, packing a one-two punch of rain and wind, and leaving damage in its wake...
'Stoke level' very high for ski resort spokesman
A snow storm moved through the Sierra Friday morning and few people were more excited than the media spokesperson for Kirkwood Mountain Resort.
Storm brings about 1" or less of rain to Bay Area cities
A second part of the storm swept through the Bay Area overnight bringing heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms to parts of the Bay Area...
FEMA preps agencies for El Nino response
Forecasters predict the weather phenomenon known as El Nino to arrive in the early part of next year, which is why local, state and federal emergency responders are training now...
El Nino brings flooding concerns to fire-ravaged areas
A lot of rain this season might be a blessing for the Bay Area, although for some people it could become a curse.
Another warm water phenomenon adding to El Nino
There have been numerous unusual wildlife sightings off the California coast and in San Francisco Bay of late. Some people are blaming the increased animal activity on El Nino, but something else is out there too.
SoCal desalination plant to combat drought
California's four year long drought has sparked talk of opening desalination plants to make fresh water from the sea.
El Nino still on track as ski resorts open
Recent snow is allowing Sierra area resorts to open earlier than the traditional Thanksgiving weekend start...
Water wasters fined $61,000
Bay Area residents helped the state meet water conservation goals in September, according to new numbers released Friday...
EBMUD list of excessive water users includes former Warrior
East Bay MUD once again released a list of its heaviest water users Thursday, and the numbers are astonishing. Some Contra Costa County customers are using 5,000 gallons, 7,800 gallons and even 9,600 gallons every day.
EBMUD list reveals excessive water users
The East Bay Municipal Utility District has released a list of the residents who are using the most water.
East Bay tap water tasting different as drought continues
People in the East Bay are noticing something different coming from the tap as the state's ongoing drought impacts the way tap water tastes and smells.
Evidence mounts for El Nino that could ease drought
Evidence is mounting that the El Nino ocean-warming phenomenon in the Pacific will spawn a rainy winter in California, potentially easing the state's punishing drought but also bringing the risk of chaotic storms like those that battered the region in the late 1990s.
Residents push for Livermore to continue recycled water program
An East Bay community that's had overwhelming response to its free recycled water program is calling it quits on Wednesday, at least until the spring; something that those using the program don't like.
Scientists: Drought stressing California's Giant Sequoias
Giant Sequoias growing in California's Sierra Nevada are among the largest and oldest living things on earth, but scientists climbing high up into their green canopies say they are seeing symptoms of stress caused by the state's historic drought.
Expert says heavy NorCal rains likely from forthcoming El Niño
OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) -- In urging all of us to keep conserving because the coming winter could extend our drought, no less that the state climatologist issued this statement Thursday: "Strong El Niño events in the past have led to wetter-than-average conditions in the southern part of the state but offered mixed results for California's main water supply regions in the north."
Officials work to stop thefts of Native American artifacts
LAKEPORT, Calif. (AP) — The four-year drought that has ravaged California and the wildfires charring through the state's dry forests have exposed prehistoric Native American sites as water levels drop and thick brush and poison oak are burned away.