drought

Bay Area ranks in Top 10 for air pollution

The San Francisco Bay Area ranks among the top 10 most polluted regions in the country, according to a report…

7 years ago

California rain could shed light on what causes earthquakes

In recent weeks, California has experienced unusually heavy rainfall. California is also earthquake-prone, hosting the great San Andreas fault zone.

7 years ago

Flood fears raise questions over Lake Oroville spillway

Engineers have known for decades that if water ever spilled onto Lake Oroville's unpaved auxiliary spillway, it would cause serious…

7 years ago

Lake Oroville overflow stabilizes as thousands evacuate

More than 100,000 people in communities downstream of Lake Oroville were told to evacuate Sunday evening.

7 years ago

Gear up for heavy rain to return to Bay Area

The rain is returning to the Bay Area later this week, with some areas receiving up to three inches.

7 years ago

Winter storm set to drench Bay Area Friday

A storm expected to hit the Bay Area late Thursday night could bring up to three inches of rain in some…

7 years ago

Harmful toxin thrives in SF Bay mussels

San Francisco Bay mussels contain high levels of a toxin that can cause liver damage, according to a new study.

8 years ago

Drought, wildfires steepen flood, mudslide risk

Officials warn that drought, wildfire scars and winter weather conditions have combined to increase the potential risks of flash flooding…

8 years ago

Increased water use could lead to new limits

A recent dramatic drop in water conservation statewide could lead to a renewal of state-imposed mandatory water restrictions.

8 years ago

Officials snuff out Bay Area burn permits

As summer begins and the drought in California continues, burn permits for the Bay Area and surrounding areas will suspended…

8 years ago

Santa Clara County eases water use limits

The Santa Clara Valley Water District's board of directors is calling on people in the county to reduce their water…

8 years ago

Contra Costa undoes drought water limits

Following similar steps recently taken by other agencies, the Contra Costa Water District's leaders voted Wednesday to reverse most of…

8 years ago

Shift toward dry weather prompts fresh water limits

Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order Monday mandating long-term water conservation across California.

8 years ago

Snowpack improves but lags below average

When surveyors climbed a peak in the Sierra Nevada Tuesday, they found a welcome sight: snow.

8 years ago

Park officials update White House on drought

East Bay Regional Park District officials in Washington, D.C. will highlight steps taken in response to the state's water crisis.

8 years ago

Wet winter offers hope for Sierra snowpack

Rainfall and the Sierra Nevada snowpack's water content have significantly improved this water year.

8 years ago

Heavy rain looms for Friday commute

More heavy rainfall is headed to the Bay Area in the form of two storms starting overnight Friday.

8 years ago

Sierra snowpack makes dent in drought

The water content of Sierra Nevada snowpack is above normal levels, the California Department of Water Resources announced.

8 years ago

Buster Posey outed as East Bay water waster

Popular athletes as well as an exercise industry leader and a rock star are part of a who's who of…

8 years ago

Alleged Fremont dam slashers arrested

Four men have been arrested for allegedly slashing an inflatable dam in Fremont earlier this year, letting 50 million gallons…

8 years ago

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