Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
Now that the snow is melting, waterways will be rising a little more. But officials say there is no cause for concern.
Regulators say California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack.
Unrelenting atmospheric rivers brought the state rain and snow not seen in years.
The onslaught of atmospheric rivers has once again filled the banks of the San Luis Reservoir east of Gilroy.
Water levels fell so low in key reservoirs during the depth of California's drought that boat docks sat on dry land and cars drove into the center of what should have been Folsom Lake. Now, 12 of California's 17 major reservoirs are filled above their historical averages for the start of spring.
After struggling through years of drought stressed grapes, Napa Valley vintners are hoping this winter's rainfall will be the harbinger of an excellent vintage of wine.
This year's epic snowpack in California's Sierra Nevada could top records, state officials said Monday, and significant flooding is expected when it melts and flows down from the mountains.
The recent storms have put a dent in the drought, but they've also flooded precious farmland, ruining mile after mile of crops across the state. But even at farms that didn't flood, they are still harvesting challenges.
Drought restrictions have been relaxed and state water deliveries are anticipated to 75% allocation -- more than double what was originally planned.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
The Governor signed an executive order that will ease back severe drought restrictions, eliminating more than half of them. He removed a voluntary 15% reduction in water use issued nearly two years ago and removed an order requiring urban water supplies to activate level two of their water shortage contingency plans.
At this time last year, all of California was caught in a drought. But according to the latest US Drought Monitor released Thursday morning, just over a third of California remains in some level of drought -- the lowest amount since the drought began -- with severe drought only covering 8% of the state.
Significant rains and snowfall since the end of 2022 have freed over half of California from drought.
Record snowfall and rain have helped to loosen drought's grip on parts of the western U.S. as national forecasters and climate experts warned Thursday that some areas should expect more flooding as the snow begins to melt.
The intensity of extreme drought and rainfall has "sharply" increased over the past 20 years, a new analysis of satellite data shows.
From lengthy droughts to severe flooding, the intensity of water-related disasters around the world has increased over the last two decades as global temperatures climbed to record levels, according to new research.
If approved, the "worst case scenario" plan would make Nevada the first state to give a water agency legal jurisdiction over the amount of residential use.
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking steps to make it easier for the state to save up the precipitation that has been slamming California.
The lake is measuring at over 100 percent of its historical average.
The severe winter storms have pulled parts of California out of the drought, but while reservoirs are refilled, the state's groundwater is still running dry.
The severe winter storms have pulled parts of California out of the drought, but while reservoirs are refilled, the state's groundwater is still running dry.
Tremendous rains and snowfall since late last year have freed half of California from drought, but low groundwater levels remain a persistent problem, U.S. Drought Monitor data showed Thursday.
In communities across California, a Napa winery is implementing a strategy to save water and fight against drought conditions.
Researchers say the wet weather this winter, including last week's rare snowstorm, is an encouraging sign that the state may finally be emerging from years of drought. But they caution that it would be premature to declare the drought over just yet. Devin Fehely reports.
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A bill from a Bay Area lawmaker that would ban legacy admissions at public and private colleges in California has passed the State Assembly.
The California Department of Transportation is issuing an emergency response to permanently clear homeless encampments under state-owned property.
El Dorado County fire officials want to remind you of safe burning methods as several vegetation fires have popped up this past month.
Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis has been named to the 2023-24 All-NBA Third Team, marking the second straight season he has earned the honor.
Crews are working to prevent a 300-foot decommissioned cruise ship that is docked in San Joaquin County waters from sinking and spilling fuel.
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The deer incident left the girl, who was kicked in the eye and tossed in the air, with a fractured skull and inner ear issues, her grandmother said.
UC Davis is now facing a federal lawsuit filed against it by a Jewish, pro-Israel community member who says his civil rights were violated on campus when trying to counter-protest an ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment.
A bill from a Bay Area lawmaker that would ban legacy admissions at public and private colleges in California has passed the State Assembly.
After a CBS13 report, the City of Sacramento cleared a growing homeless encampment that was impacting a small business.
Goats and sheep are commonly used to help reduce wildfire threats by clearing away dry brush, but another flock is being deployed to help fight flooding in Sacramento County.
A woman who was riding on the outside of a light rail train car died after falling off in Rancho Cordova, officials said Tuesday night.
A man in south Sacramento has a warning for his neighborhood after he was attacked by two dogs at his home on Saturday night.
Country in the Park, hosted by KNCI 105.1, took over Cal Expo starting Friday night with a boot scootin' good time.
The California Department of Transportation is issuing an emergency response to permanently clear homeless encampments under state-owned property.
California Democrats are pushing back on transgender notification policies inside of schools. On Wednesday, a bill was introduced that would ban such policies.
Dozens of ride-share and delivery drivers gathered on the steps of the California Supreme Court ahead of the oral arguments to possibly overturn Proposition 22.
If you look up at the roof of Andrea Bokreta's Sacramento home, you won't find solar panels. She decided against them after meeting with a representative for Solar company Freedom Forever in February 2023.
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Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis has been named to the 2023-24 All-NBA Third Team, marking the second straight season he has earned the honor.
David Patrick has stepped down as Sacramento State's men's basketball head coach to take a job as LSU's associate head coach.
On Tuesday, the Yolo High Wheelers, based in Davis, took the field for the first time to mark the opening day of its inaugural season against the Rocky Mountain Vibes.
The gymnastics G.O.A.T Simone Biles earned the highest overall score at the U.S. Classic and was the top scorer in the floor exercise with her performance to Taylor Swift's "...Ready For It?"
Jim Otto, the Hall of Fame center known as "Mr. Raider" for his durability through a litany of injuries, has died.
A bill from a Bay Area lawmaker that would ban legacy admissions at public and private colleges in California has passed the State Assembly.
The California Department of Transportation is issuing an emergency response to permanently clear homeless encampments under state-owned property.
California Democrats are pushing back on transgender notification policies inside of schools. On Wednesday, a bill was introduced that would ban such policies.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Vince Fong, a California State Assembly member, had the endorsement of both former President Donald Trump and Kevin McCarthy.
In a bipartisan vote, the California State Senate approved a bill from a Bay Area lawmaker aimed at targeting social media addiction among children and teens.
May is Older Americans Month and this year, a 90-year-old man is showing just how high seniors can soar.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
The Placer Veteran Services, an organization dedicated to aiding veterans, is working around the clock filing a record number of health care claims.
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From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Neighbors in Roseville will soon see their energy bills go up after the city council approved a proposal allowing Roseville Electric to raise its prices.
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
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A national scam involving panhandling is now reaching streets in Northern California.
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Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund. Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund.
El Dorado County fire officials want to remind you of safe burning methods as several vegetation fires have popped up this past month.
With fire season fast approaching, communities are getting creative about how they prepare before a fire ever sparks.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ecosystem that their work can even curtail wildfires.
A former Grizzly Flats resident received a shocking notice this week that her insurance is being invoiced for debris removal related to the Caldor Fire, which decimated the El Dorado County town in 2021.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
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A sophomore smashed the Sacramento State Hornets' single-season home run record out of the park.
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