San Francisco|News|
6 Bay Area Counties Lead State's Water Conservation Drive
The six counties reached or exceeded Gov. Gavin Newsom's call for a 15 percent voluntary reduction.
California Drought
Catch the latest on the drought situation in California, from tracking water levels, to finding out current restrictions and learning new water-saving measures you can take.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Approves Ordinance To Limit Outdoor Watering
The city will limit outdoor water to two days per week along with other restrictions amid severe drought in the Southland.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA's Fastest Warming Cities: Report
Californians are facing longer wildfire seasons and extreme drought conditions amid steadily rising climates.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Water Among State’s Efficiency Leaders: Report
The Marin Municipal Water District has cut water use by 28.5 percent over the last year, The Los Angeles Times reports.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Drought: Outdoor Watering Limited To 3 Days A Week In Manhattan Beach
Outdoor water is now limited to three days each week in Manhattan Beach, city officials announced.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Water Agencies Explore New Supply Options: Report
The findings of a North Marin Water District study favor Stafford Lake reservoir expansion, The Marin Independent Journal reports.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Water Taps Additional Supply
A rehabilitated pump station increases Mater Water's access to additional supplies.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Sierra Snowpack Worsens, Falls To Lowest Level In 7 Years
The April snowpack is 39% of average statewide, proving that drought hasn’t relaxed its grip on California.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA Imposes New Water Cuts As Drought Intensifies
Californians will be asked to reduce their water use as the state recorded the second driest water year on record.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Francisco|News|
CA's 100-Year Record-Low Rainfall Worsens State's Drought
Statewide snowpack diminished significantly following one of the driest winters on record, setting California up for a third drought year.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Water Lifts Some Outdoor Use Restrictions
The Marin Municipal Water District on Thursday announced plans to lift its irrigation prohibition.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
No End In Sight: California Drought On Course To Break Another Record
After record-breaking snowfall at the start of the rainy season, January and February will likely be the driest on record.
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Water Mulls Decorative Grass Ban: Report
Residential properties, churches and sports fields and parks and among the settings that would be exempt from the ban, The IJ reports.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Water Agency May Loosen Drought Restrictions: Report
A series of storms has boosted Marin's water supplies, but officials say residents need to adapt to a new normal.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Free Water Conservation Kit For Fremont Residents
Although the Tri-City area has received abundant rain this water year, residents are required to save water because of the on-going drought.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
St. Helena Ends Phase II Water Emergency, Water-Use Penalties
"Mother Nature has been kind to us and, as a result, our Bell Canyon Reservoir has started to spill."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2021: The Year California Fell Back Into A Drought
As 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at when the latest California drought began to affect the Golden State.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Francisco|News|
Winged Warning: Migrating Birds Hit Hard By California's Drought
As the drought dries up California’s wetlands, traveling birds such as ducks, geese and eagles are struggling to survive and breed.
San Rafael, CA|News|
MMWD Prez Disputes East Bay Mayor’s Rebuke Of Pipeline Plan
MMWD Board President Cynthia Koehler disputes most of Richmond Mayor's assertions, but acknowledged not all his concerns are without merit.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
El Cerrito, CA|News|
East Bay Mayor’s Rebuke Of Marin Pipeline Plan Draws Response
MMWD Board President Cynthia Koehler disputes most of Richmond Mayor's assertions, but acknowledged not all his concerns are without merit.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
El Cerrito, CA|News|
East Bay Mayor Blasts Proposed Marin Water Pipeline (Updated)
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt has taken aim at a proposed approximately eight-mile pipeline that would run across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Water Pipeline Plan Assailed (Updated)
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt has taken aim at a proposed approximately eight-mile pipeline that would run across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Storm Boosts Marin's Water Supply
But the North Bay County remains in the throes of a historic drought, and restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
14 Images Of California's Powerful Storm: Flooding, Debris & More
An atmospheric river hit the west coast over the weekend, bringing heavy winds and a "staggering" amount of rain to the west coast.
Isaac Jonas, Patch Staff
San Francisco|News|
NorCal Braces For 'Bomb Cyclone,' High Winds And Copious Rainfall
The incoming atmospheric river storm was forecast to dump the most rain the Bay Area has seen in two years.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Francisco|News|
Fire That Threatened Lake Tahoe Region Is Now 100% Contained
The fire is expected to continue smoldering long into the winter, authorities said.
Across California, CA|News|
Newsom Declares Drought Emergency Across California
The governor also authorized water regulators to ban wasteful water use, such as spraying down public sidewalks.
San Rafael, CA|News|
Proposed Marin Water Pipeline Capacity Scrutinized: Report
The pipeline may only be able to deliver around 60 percent of projected capacity due to distribution issues, the report said.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Why Does The Water Taste Funny In Alameda?
Water from the tap in Alameda may taste different now, or in the coming weeks, as East Bay MUD responds to the drought.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Get Water Wise And Beat The Drought At Free Expo in Laguna Beach
SeaScape Expo on Saturday October 9 brings a slew of experts to help residents lower water usage while beautifying their yards.
Lisa Black, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Giant CA Desert Surf Park 'Irresponsible Waste Of Water': Critics
A mammoth wave park proposed as part of the Coral Mountain Resort development in La Quinta was poorly received this week.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport Beach Firefighter Saving Sequoias Amid Windy Fire Battle
Newport Beach battalion Chief Brian McDonough leads a strike team to protect giant sequoia trees during the ongoing Windy fire.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
New Facility Planned In Santa Clara County Water District By 2028
The new water purification facility will allow Valley Water to purify more than 10 million gallons of water per day.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Drought Forces Calif. Water Restrictions, Power Plant Closure
One of the worst droughts in state history is forcing painful choices statewide, and La Niña conditions mean relief is unlikely this winter.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|Neighbor News|
We Have Water; Not the Will
Water for people and farms, even during a drought
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Residents Urged To Conserve Water
Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking residents across the state to voluntarily cut their water use by 15% amid extreme drought conditions.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Worst CA Drought In As Much As 1,200 Years As Seen By Satellite
NASA recently released satellite images of the extreme drought that has sparked a state of emergency in California.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
25 Photos Show Severity Of California Drought Conditions
Photos taken over the last few months display the severe affects that drought conditions are having on the landscape of California.
David Allen, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
California's Drought Became Dire In May — Here's What To Expect
Much of California is already drier than at the end of the last seven-year drought. It's time to conserve water and brace for fires.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
San Francisco|News|
California Faces Water Cutbacks As Drought Looms
A dry March brings the state closer to drought. This week, state and federal water agencies issued dire warnings.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
