- State and federal water managers say they’re preparing for another dry year and are considering reduced water deliveries from California’s reservoirs in 2023. By Kurtis Alexander
- Three homes have become the first in the Bay Area to be publicly named as using too much water. More are coming. Here are the common causes for people making the list. By Michael Cabanatuan
- The East Bay Municipal Utility District has begun releasing the names of its biggest water users. It’s a controversial practice, but it can be effective. By Kurtis Alexander
- The East Bay Municipal Utility District has begun fining households that consume too much water during the drought. By Kurtis Alexander and Michael Cabanatuan
- Napa County has declared an emergency as the dreaded bark beetle annihilates trees stressed by fire and drought. By Kate Galbraith
- Benicia residents and businesses must immediately cut their water usage by 30% because of a pipeline break. By Carolyn Said
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Southern California wastes a lot of water despite historic drought. But it can teach the Bay Area...The Bay Area has generally been among the best regions in California at water conservation, while Southern California gets a bad rap. But there’s a twist. By Kurtis Alexander and Yoohyun Jung
- The September storm marks a dramatic shift for residents recovering from a record heat wave in the heart of wildfire season and a years-long drought. By Matthias Gafni, Sam Whiting and Rachel Swan
- Meteorologists predict the rain could provide some respite, though it will be temporary. By Rachel Swan
- Drought and scorching temperatures, punctuated by the recent heat wave, have left Mount Shasta with barely any snow for a second straight year. By Kurtis Alexander
- Farming data show the drought is taking a serious toll. By Yoohyun Jung
- Beavers have been underappreciated, hunted or widely ignored in the state for decades. That’s about to change as the governor’s new budget pumps money into aid. By Emma Talley
- Cal Fire is searching for clues as to what sparked a fast-moving blaze that torched dozens of homes in Weed. No cause has been determined. By Matthias Gafni
- A $4 billion plan would flood miles of ranchlands and create California’s first major reservoir in a half-century. But there may not be enough water to fill it. By Kurtis Alexander
- In August 2022, there were 531,000 acres of unplanted farmland in California. By Yoohyun Jung
- With drought and climate change expected to potentially deplete up to 10% of California’s water supplies in the coming decades, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans on Thursday to tap more sources of water. By Michael Cabanatuan
- The Six Rivers Lightning Complex began as a dozen lightning-caused blazes on Friday and continued to burn out of control over the weekend. By Kellie Hwang
- New state water data shows that Californians have conserved a paltry 2.7% since Gov. Gavin Newsom asked for sacrifice. By Kurtis Alexander
- For backcountry hikers, August used to be a magical month, coming after the mosquitoes and before early autumn storms. Now, the risk of fires and smoke has cast a pall. By Kate Galbraith
- California water officials are moving forward with a controversial $16 billion plan to build a 45-mile pipeline beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The goal is to secure California’s water supplies. By Kurtis Alexander
- Drought’s impact is visible from space. By Yoohyun Jung
- One of North America’s oldest lakes and an emblem of California’s wild beauty faces a painful reckoning as the drought intensifies. By Kurtis Alexander
- Climate experts say there’s a high chance that La Niña conditions will prevail in California into the fall and early winter, bringing dry weather to parts of the state. By Michael Cabanatuan
- As the latest drought drags on, advocates point to reused household water, or greywater, as a relatively easy way to cut outdoor water use. But statewide incentives are still lacking for systems that can save a household thousands of gallons a year. By Danielle Echeverria
- Californians are finally using less water, rather than more, as the punishing drought continues. But they’re nowhere near Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for 15% savings. By Kurtis Alexander
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California’s drought is dire. But there’s a surprising bright spot that may make this year better...Spring runoff is one of the most important barometers of state water supplies, and it’s up over a year ago despite the intensity of the drought. By Kurtis Alexander
- A father trying to help his son and a teenage baseball star are the latest victims claimed by the waters of Lake Berryessa. By Rachel Swan
- With the Fourth of July weekend approaching in the midst of a punishing drought and a pivotal moment in California’s wildfire season, fire officials across the Bay Area were once again pleading with the public to choose ways to celebrate that... By Annie Vainshtein
- In California, state and federal water managers who control massive projects that supply farms and cities are having to make hard choices. By Yoohyun Jung and Kurtis Alexander
- Newsom has refused to follow in former Gov. Jerry Brown’s footsteps and mandate that all residents cut back. But Newsom’s calls for voluntary conservation aren’t working as water consumption soars. By Dustin Gardiner
- Drought. Extreme heat. Wildfires. Potential blackouts. It’s “danger season” for California and much of the West. By Kurtis Alexander
- Harmful algal blooms are natural parts of the ecosystem, but they can also release toxins that sicken or even kill people and animals. They’re becoming more common as temperatures rise and water systems are starved and disrupted. By Yoohyun Jung
- Plus: Tighter drought restrictions hit S.F., other California cities By Gwendolyn Wu
- After three dry years, state regulators have begun restricting water draws from rivers and creeks in the sprawling Sacramento and San Joaquin river watersheds. By Kurtis Alexander
- Water use in cities and towns jumped 18% in the month of April, continuing a concerning trend of increasing water consumption amid a three-year drought. By Kurtis Alexander