Weather NewsCalifornia is drought-free after February rains. How are snowpack, lake levels?“Time is rapidly running out to catch up” on snow accumulation, one state official said.March 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
As new information about Sierra avalanche emerges, questions come into focus – and answers may never be knownMarch 9, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Sacramento restaurateur implored city action after burglaries. Then he was hit againMarch 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Unusual purple light reported in Sacramento sky after Kings’ win over BullsUpdated March 8, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Water & DroughtSites Reservoir lands Trump commitment, with federal support for water storageUpdated January 24, 2026 at 9:27 AM
LocalContract for $6 billion Sites Reservoir advances amid protest, labor concernsUpdated January 20, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Weather NewsDrought Monitor map shows 0% of California is dry for first time in 25 yearsUpdated January 9, 2026 at 8:06 AM
CaliforniaCA drought conditions ease after storms. Which areas are still ‘abnormally dry’?November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Water & Drought‘Expect extremes’: California officials warn of severe wet-dry swingsUpdated October 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Water & DroughtCA farmers, anglers and researchers often clash over salmon. Science united themUpdated August 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Water & DroughtNewsom highlights plan to increase California’s water supply as extreme weather predictedUpdated June 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Water & DroughtNearly two-thirds of California is ‘abnormally dry.’ See where impacts are worstUpdated June 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
LocalSac State professor hosts screening of climate documentary on Greenland ice meltUpdated May 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Capitol AlertPrison closure, Ozempic limit, cap-and-what? 5 takeaways from Gavin Newsom’s budgetUpdated May 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Capitol AlertCentral Valley congressman was the only Democrat to back a GOP oil and gas billUpdated May 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Water & DroughtCalifornia reduces Delta pumping amid ample reservoirs and snowpack. Here’s whyUpdated April 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Water & DroughtCalifornia’s snowpack sees solid rebound in lastest snow surveyUpdated April 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
LocalCalifornia’s snowpack sees solid rebound. Here’s how much is saved in the SierraUpdated March 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Water & DroughtModernized procedures at California’s Oroville Dam could improve flood safety, report findsMarch 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Water & DroughtSee release of endangered Delta smelt, raised in captivity, into Sacramento RiverUpdated February 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Water & DroughtAs snowflakes fall, see CA water officials measure below-average snowpack for January 2025Updated February 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
LocalSee Sacramento utility workers install one of the last water metersUpdated February 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
LocalSee levee breach marking completion of Delta’s largest tidal wetland restoration projectUpdated January 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Water & DroughtTrump claims the military restored water in California, state says it’s falseUpdated January 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
LocalSierra snowpack sees promising start but California’s water fortunes have ‘a long way until April’Updated January 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Water & DroughtSix GOP congressmen ask why parts of Valley have water cutbacks in time of relative plentySeptember 9, 2024 at 1:28 PM
CaliforniaA third of California is ‘abnormally dry,’ drought monitor says. Where are conditions worst?August 23, 2024 at 6:00 AM
CaliforniaDrought returns to California after 9-month hiatus amid hot weather, wildfires. Here’s whereUpdated July 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM
