
Santa Clara County's tough approach to water conservation may be paying off
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
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A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
Devin Fehely reports on water officials seeing encouraging signs of increased conservation after threats of fines (7-6-2022)
With the extremely dry conditions this Fourth of July holiday weekend, authorities are on high alert in the Santa Clara County where fireworks are banned.
The city of Mountain View declared a stage 2 water emergency Tuesday, restricting outdoor irrigation for residents to two days a week, city officials said.
The drought is providing an incentive to install more smart water meters across the Bay Area. Kenny Choi reports. (6-16-22)
California has been struggling with water waste for some time. Across the state, new water meters are being implemented to help combat this issue and alleviate the drought season.
Officials with the Contra Costa Water District approved a temporary 15% surcharge as California's drought drags on for a third straight summer.
With the Bay Area stuck in a severe drought and most of California in the midst of an extreme drought, reducing water waste is key. A free service offered to North Bay water customers could help lower bills and save water. Kenny Choi reports. (6/15/22)
With the Bay Area stuck in a severe drought, reducing water waste is key. A free service offered to North Bay water customers could help lower bills and save water.
Some California lawmakers want to use taxpayer money to purchase water rights from farmers to keep more water in rivers and streams to benefit endangered species of fish.
The severe drought in California threatens to significantly undermine the state's ability to generate hydroelectric power.
A new study by Stanford scientists warns that pumping groundwater will continue to cause the Earth's surface to sink for decades or even centuries if underground water levels aren't allowed to rebound.
As the drought situation becomes dire, the Santa Clara Valley Water District is starting to punish people who waste water. Starting Wednesday, water wasters could be fined for ignoring repeated warnings to cut back.
Tuesday is the deadline day for weed abatement in Contra Costa County. With abatement efforts, fire departments say all property owners have a safer fire season.
Temperatures have been up. Water districts and the governor have repeatedly been asking people to conserve. So are habits changing as we head further into the dry season? One East Bay spot that may offer a hint, and that's the Brentwood Recycled Water Filling Station.
Brentwood residents start using recycled water and develop new watering systems as state prepares for drought. Wilson Walker reports.
As the drought deepens, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has approved fines ranging from $100 to $10,000 for outdoor water wasters, while it asks for a 15% reduction in water usage.
As the drought continues, officials with the Santa Clara Valley Water District approved fines ranging from $100 to $10,000 for outdoor water wasters. Andria Borba reports. (5/24/22)
Californians often hear about people taking steps to prepare their homes and businesses for fire season. The same is being done for Marin County's water supply.
The heat has returned to the Bay Area and so has increased fire risk as temperatures soaring even higher across inland areas Tuesday.
In the midst of an unrelenting drought, Californians could be on the brink of the harshest water restrictions the state has ever seen. Justin Andrews reports.
Sara Donchey reports on state and local officials warning of far stricter water cuts (5-23-2022)
In the midst of an unrelenting drought, Californians could be on the brink of the harshest water restrictions the state has ever seen.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don't use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
Environmentalists have long cursed the day Glen Canyon was dammed and the Lake Powell reservoir was formed by flooding the landscape behind it. Thanks to alarmingly low water levels and a two-decade-long drought, that landscape now seems to be returning to its natural state. Ben Tracy reports. (5-14-22)
An East Bay couple was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shootout in Oakland and escaped from the closest of calls when a bullet flew through their windshield.
The embattled British leader is finally bowing out after a tumultuous week of high-profile resignations and a litany of scandals raising questions about his credibility.
Health officials are raising concerns about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, as cases continue to grow in the Bay Area and around the state.
A 9-year-old boy has died in a drowning at an apartment complex in Mountain View on Wednesday, police said.
The twins, born to Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, were born shortly before Musk's second child with musician Grimes.
Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and others active in addressing hate against the Asian and Pacific Islander community on Wednesday celebrated a victory after $30.3 million was approved for distribution by the California Department of Social Services to local nonprofits.
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo are mourning the loss of "Captain EO," who has lived at the zoo's penguin colony since it was founded nearly four decades ago.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early four-run deficit, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 Wednesday night and snapping a six-game skid.
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
Staff and longtime customers have been saying their final farewells to Cesar on Shattuck, but the owners have some news that could change the future for the beloved restaurant.
Federal regulators authorized state-licensed pharmacists Wednesday to prescribe the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid, enabling eligible patients to receive the medication over the counter.
The price of crude oil dropped below $100 per barrel this week for the first time in several months. While it won't have an immediate impact on gas prices in the Bay Area, industry experts say it should in a few weeks.
As California rolls out new tax cuts for legal marijuana growers to provide those who work in the industry relief, many say the black market is still making it difficult to survive in the business.
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to be getting the upper hand on a two-alarm house fire in southeast San Jose near James Franklin Smith Elementary.
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
Favorable weather early Wednesday aided the fight against a wildfire in California's Gold Country that has forced evacuations in two counties.
Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and others active in addressing hate against the Asian and Pacific Islander community on Wednesday celebrated a victory after $30.3 million was approved for distribution by the California Department of Social Services to local nonprofits.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
An East Bay couple was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shootout in Oakland and escaped from the closest of calls when a bullet flew through their windshield.
The twins, born to Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, were born shortly before Musk's second child with musician Grimes.
A 9-year-old boy has died in a drowning at an apartment complex in Mountain View on Wednesday, police said.
Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and others active in addressing hate against the Asian and Pacific Islander community on Wednesday celebrated a victory after $30.3 million was approved for distribution by the California Department of Social Services to local nonprofits.
Health officials are raising concerns about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, as cases continue to grow in the Bay Area and around the state.
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo are mourning the loss of "Captain EO," who has lived at the zoo's penguin colony since it was founded nearly four decades ago.
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
Starting Wednesday, Labcorp will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test, which detects all non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses including monkeypox.
An East Bay couple was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shootout in Oakland and escaped from the closest of calls when a bullet flew through their windshield.
Staff and longtime customers have been saying their final farewells to Cesar on Shattuck, but the owners have some news that could change the future for the beloved restaurant.
City councilmembers in Oakland Tuesday night voted down an effort to get the public's input on the Oakland A's proposed $12 billion waterfront ballpark district.
A grass fire in Martinez that came dangerously close to a gas station Tuesday was determined to have arson and police have arrested a suspect
A three-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after being shot while sitting in a car Monday night in East Oakland, one of multiple shootings and homicides being investigated by police.
A 9-year-old boy has died in a drowning at an apartment complex in Mountain View on Wednesday, police said.
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to be getting the upper hand on a two-alarm house fire in southeast San Jose near James Franklin Smith Elementary.
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
Good Samaritans and CHP officers pulled a driver from a burning car after a rollover crash on US Highway 101 at Spencer in Sausalito, Tuesday night.
Mandatory evacuation and evacuation warning zones in Amador County were expanded Tuesday afternoon due to the Electra Fire, the Amador County Sheriff's Office said.
First responders took a surfer to a hospital by helicopter after he was found floating facedown in the water at Point Reyes National Seashore's South Beach on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Park Service.
Investigators from the Santa Rosa Fire Department say illegal fireworks started a fire late Monday night on the roof of the Johnny Franklin's Muffler building.
Crews have responded to a vegetation fire that broke out in Lake County Tuesday afternoon.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early four-run deficit, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 Wednesday night and snapping a six-game skid.
San Jose Sharks scout and former NHL defenseman Bryan Marchment died Wednesday in Montreal, his agent said. He was 53.
Ramón Laureano homered for the A's, who failed to complete their first sweep of the season.
City councilmembers in Oakland Tuesday night voted down an effort to get the public's input on the Oakland A's proposed $12 billion waterfront ballpark district.
An East Bay couple was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shootout in Oakland and escaped from the closest of calls when a bullet flew through their windshield.
Overcrowding, aging facilities and a lack of coordination led to nearly 80,000 COVID-19 cases across the state's prison system, according to a report from the University of California, San Francisco, and UC Berkeley.
Harvey L. Heishman III, a 74-year-old convicted murderer and rapist on death row at San Quentin State Prison, died Tuesday of natural causes at the prison infirmary, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday.
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
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When President Joe Biden applauded a decision by Santa Clara-based Intel Corp. to build a $20 billion semiconductor operation on "1,000 empty acres of land" in Ohio, it didn't sit well with Tressie Corsi.
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
Health officials are raising concerns about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, as cases continue to grow in the Bay Area and around the state.
Federal regulators authorized state-licensed pharmacists Wednesday to prescribe the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid, enabling eligible patients to receive the medication over the counter.
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
Starting Wednesday, Labcorp will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test, which detects all non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses including monkeypox.
As California rolls out new tax cuts for legal marijuana growers to provide those who work in the industry relief, many say the black market is still making it difficult to survive in the business.
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Political observers say California Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling that he has national political ambitions and may be eyeing a run for the presidency after airing political attack ads aimed at Florida voters.
A drag show in Yolo County near Sacramento was disrupted by a group making homophobic and transphobic remarks Thursday night, as the establishment also faced online threats for the event.
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
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The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
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Staff and longtime customers have been saying their final farewells to Cesar on Shattuck, but the owners have some news that could change the future for the beloved restaurant. Andrea Nakano reports. (7/6/22)
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