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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Santa Clara County's tough approach to water conservation appears to be paying off
Devin Fehely reports on water officials seeing encouraging signs of increased conservation after threats of fines (7-6-2022)
Bone-dry Santa Clara County on high alert for illegal fireworks
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.
Mountain View City Council declares water emergency, enacts restrictions
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.
South Bay pushes to install smart meters to battle water waste
The drought is providing an incentive to install more smart water meters across the Bay Area. Kenny Choi reports. (6-16-22)
South Bay pushes to install smart meters to battle water waste
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.
Contra Costa Water District approves 15% surcharge amid worsening drought
Officials with the Contra Costa Water District approved a temporary 15% surcharge as California's drought drags on for a third straight summer.
Free service offered for North Bay water customers to find leaks, save water amid drought
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)
Free service offered for North Bay water customers to find leaks, save water amid drought
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.
Lawmakers propose buying out farmers' water rights to spare Delta
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.
Ongoing drought could cut California's hydropower in half this summer
The severe drought in California threatens to significantly undermine the state's ability to generate hydroelectric power.
Study: Earth's groundwater basins may sink for decades if levels don't rebound
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.
Santa Clara Valley Water District starts taking reports of water wasting
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.
Fire season preps: weed abatement deadline arrives in Contra Costa County
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.
Brentwood residents get early start on preparations for another heavy drought
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 get early start on preparations for another heavy drought
Brentwood residents start using recycled water and develop new watering systems as state prepares for drought. Wilson Walker reports.
As drought worsens, fines up to $10K approved for South Bay water wasters
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.
Santa Clara Valley Water approves fines for water wasters as drought deepens
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)
Wildfire preps underway to protect Marin County water supply
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.
Another round of hot weather brings more fire concerns across Bay Area
The heat has returned to the Bay Area and so has increased fire risk as temperatures soaring even higher across inland areas Tuesday.
California on the brink of statewide water restrictions due to drought
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.
California on the brink of statewide water restrictions due to drought
Sara Donchey reports on state and local officials warning of far stricter water cuts (5-23-2022)
California on the brink of statewide water restrictions due to drought
In the midst of an unrelenting drought, Californians could be on the brink of the harshest water restrictions the state has ever seen.
Newsom warns of possible mandatory water cuts as drought drags on
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.
What the megadrought has uncovered at Lake Powell
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)
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2-alarm fire damages home in southeast San Jose
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Santa Clara County's tough approach to water conservation may be paying off
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Bay Area gas prices may soon drop below $6/gallon as crude oil falls
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Favorable weather helps fight against Electra Fire in Amador County; containment at 40%
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Sharks scout, former defenseman Bryan Marchment dies unexpectedly
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Oakland City Council rejects ballot measure for public input on A's Howard Terminal ballpark
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Update: Bodies recovered of 3 adults who tried to rescue child in Sacramento River
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Report: Overcrowded, aging facilities behind COVID-19 surges in California prisons
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Stocks rise after Fed admits more rate hikes could weaken economy
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San Quentin death row inmate Harvey Heishman dies of natural causes
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
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2-alarm fire damages home in southeast San Jose
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.
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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Retired oncologist helps cancer patients get a free second opinion
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Woman injured in San Francisco Civic Center shooting
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EPA orders SF-based Wish to stop selling illegal, unregistered disinfectants
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Busiest 4th of July since before pandemic gives hope to San Francisco tourism
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Oakland City Council rejects ballot measure for public input on A's Howard Terminal ballpark
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Woman arrested after Martinez grass fire determined to be arson
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Toddler boy in critical condition after shooting during violent July 4th in Oakland
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Pittsburg home seriously damaged after fireworks spark house fire
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Castro Valley man, former Team USA Softball president, accused of lewd acts with child
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2-alarm fire damages home in southeast San Jose
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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.
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3 arrested in April fatal shooting in South San Jose neighborhood
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
San Jose assault victim dies of injuries; suspect jailed for homicide
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Mandatory evacuations expanded in Amador County for Electra Fire
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Park Rangers rescue surfer found floating face down near Point Reyes
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Illegal fireworks start fire in Santa Rosa that causes 20K in damage
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Vegetation fire breaks out near Kelseyville in Lake County
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Sharks scout, former defenseman Bryan Marchment dies unexpectedly
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A's unable to complete sweep, fall to Blue Jays in finale
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Oakland City Council rejects ballot measure for public input on A's Howard Terminal ballpark
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Diamondbacks extend Giants' losing streak, 6-2
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A's win series for second time in last 12 beating Toronto, 5-3
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San Quentin death row inmate Harvey Heishman dies of natural causes
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
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2-alarm fire damages home in southeast San Jose
Ryan Yamamoto reports on a home that suffered significant damage from a two-alarm fire Wednesday (7-6-2022)
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Bay Area gas prices may soon drop below $6/gallon as crude oil falls
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Crews make significant progress on the Electra Fire in Gold Country
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Santa Clara County's tough approach to water conservation appears to be paying off
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