Despite El Niño Storms, Central Valley Farmers Brace For Continued Drought
Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are bracing to receive no irrigation water from a federal system of reservoirs and canals for a third consecutive year.
Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are bracing to receive no irrigation water from a federal system of reservoirs and canals for a third consecutive year.
The East Bay Municipal Utility District Thursday released another list of more than 700 customers who have been fined for wasting water.
Three storms may bring as much as 3 inches or more of rain to several locations in the Bay Area between Thursday and early next week, forecasters said.
The latest in a series of storms churned to life in the Pacific rolled through the Bay Area early Wednesday, dumping nearly an inch of rain in Wine Country.
The amount of rain in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 2015-16 rainfall season is less than same period last year and less than normal, National Weather Service officials said Sunday.
A dramatic video released by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission takes a look back at 2015 -- a year of storms.
Residents of drought-stricken California used 20 percent less water in November, falling short of the governor's 25 percent conservation mandate for a second straight month.
The latest in a succession of El Nino storms rolled through the Bay Area early Tuesday, triggering a flood advisory for the heavily traveled I-80 corridor between San Francisco and Sacramento and creating chaos for the morning commute in the Bay Area.
With heavy storms forecast to hit the Bay Area as El Nino approaches, Concord officials are asking residents to be on alert for its potential consequences.
The onslaught of El Niño rains has Bay Area residents scrambling to get sandbags to avert possible flooding. Several free sandbag locations have been set up to meet the increased demand.
Light rain is falling north of San Francisco in what forecasters say is the first sign of a series of storms expected to bring heavy rainfall and a lot of snow to drought-parched California this week.
The water content of the Sierra Nevada snowpack in drought-stricken California was 136 percent of normal Wednesday when officials took the winter's first manual survey — an encouraging result after nearly no snow was found at the site in April.
A new satellite photos show the waters of the Pacific are getting warmer and the conditions for a strong El Niño aren't showing any signs of weakening, according to researchers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
High-tech imaging has revealed the dire, drought-starved state of tens of millions of California's oldest, tallest trees. Even heavy rains from a persistent, strong El Niño may not save them.
Four years of drought and heavy reliance on pumping of groundwater have made the land sink faster than ever up and down the Central Valley, requiring repairs to infrastructure that experts say are costing billions of dollars.
The first big storm of the winter is blanketing the greater Lake Tahoe with snow and hail that is causing traffic headaches for holiday travelers.
The Sierra snowpack is now holding twice as much water in the form of snow as it did this time last year, officials say.
A storm system that has brought more than 5 inches of badly needed rain to parts of the Bay Area since Sunday is on its way out Tuesday, but another one is right behind it.
Winter storm warnings were posted Monday in the Sierra Nevada after the National Weather Service predicted heavy mountain snow during the holiday week.
State drought regulators have backed off a plan to withhold water from farms and cities in favor of an endangered species of salmon.
El Nino may help, but California's still in its 4th year of drought. We've all been forced to cut back and pay more for water. But what about the agencies providing it? Are they cutting back too?
A third winter-like storm in a week brought rain and strong winds to much of Northern California and snow to the Sierra Nevada on Sunday and pouring rain made for treacherous driving.
After nearly fifty years, Sunol Valley Golf Course plans to close in January.
One of the biggest snowstorms to hit the Sierra in two years is set to dump up to three feet of fresh powder on the region's highest peaks.
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, an exercise industry leader and a heavy metal singer are part of a who's who of water wasters identified Thursday by the East Bay Municipal Utility District.
Suit by DA Larry Krasner comes days after the Justice Department warned that the sweepstakes might violate federal election law.
Burglars smashed a vehicle into a Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square early Monday morning in a failed burglary attempt, police said.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the union representing teachers in Las Lomitas Elementary School District and the district that oversees two schools in Menlo Park and Atherton, ending a three-day strike, the union said Sunday.
The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert early Monday morning for a missing 12-year-old last seen in San Leandro.
Vice President Kamala Harris, responding to former President Donald Trump's claims about her IQ, said she would take a cognitive test — and "would challenge him to take the same one."
Suit by DA Larry Krasner comes days after the Justice Department warned that the sweepstakes might violate federal election law.
Burglars smashed a vehicle into a Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square early Monday morning in a failed burglary attempt, police said.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the union representing teachers in Las Lomitas Elementary School District and the district that oversees two schools in Menlo Park and Atherton, ending a three-day strike, the union said Sunday.
The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert early Monday morning for a missing 12-year-old last seen in San Leandro.
Vice President Kamala Harris, responding to former President Donald Trump's claims about her IQ, said she would take a cognitive test — and "would challenge him to take the same one."
Burglars smashed a vehicle into a Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square early Monday morning in a failed burglary attempt, police said.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the union representing teachers in Las Lomitas Elementary School District and the district that oversees two schools in Menlo Park and Atherton, ending a three-day strike, the union said Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon, San Francisco's Great Highway was transformed into a massive Halloween party for kids, highlighting the debate surrounding Measure K.
With less than two weeks left until election day, election officials want to make it easy for people to vote. Many Bay Area counties, including San Francisco, opened voter centers on Saturday to provide early voting on weekends.
San Francisco is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to pedestrian safety with the second deadly accident in three days leaving a man dead early Friday morning.
The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert early Monday morning for a missing 12-year-old last seen in San Leandro.
With a little over a week left to the general election, Bay Area Republicans and Democrats are working hard to earn votes for the presidential and congressional races.
A Fairfield man who got into an armed standoff with police on Friday was shot by an officer and later found dead, police said.
Hayward police on Friday said they arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of killing his father.
Buddy Hield scored 27 points, Steph Curry added 20 and the Golden State Warriors overpowered the Utah Jazz 127-86 on Friday night.
A man was shot to death early Sunday morning in San Jose in the city's 26th homicide of the year, police said.
Residents in San Jose's 3rd District are banding together to launch a recall campaign against embattled Councilmember Omar Torres as he is being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct.
The San Jose Sharks made some unfavorable history Thursday night, having failed to win any of their first eight games in consecutive seasons after a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
A new Costco is set to be built in West San Jose, but residents living by the approved project believe the store's positives will be like its business model and only benefit members.
For Carmen Hernandez, the bustling sounds of the hallway are a constant reminder of a dream she had to put on hold two decades ago.
The California Highway Patrol said a driver died in a solo-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Napa County.
The California State Transportation Authority approved $81 million to extend the SMART train line to Healdsburg. The news comes as the system is set to begin service from Santa Rosa to Windsor sometime in 2025.
A passionate fan of the Grateful Dead who started taking photos of the band as a hobby but ended up as part of their inner circle on Friday remembered bassist Phil Lesh and the impact the musician had on his life.
A man was arrested Monday for allegedly starting a brush fire along the Great Redwood Trail in Ukiah, police said.
Police in Santa Rosa arrested a 16-year-old male student Thursday afternoon at the Elsie Allen High School campus after he was allegedly found with a firearm and ammunition, authorities confirmed.
Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score to send the San Francisco 49ers into their bye week on a high note with a 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Stephen Curry left midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury as Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled the Golden State Warriors' home opener with a 112-104 win.
Mikey Keene threw three touchdown passes and Fresno State finished with four interceptions in a 33-10 victory over San Jose State.
Brett Howden scored twice, Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the winless San Jose Sharks 7-3.
Hank Bachmeier threw three touchdown passes, Matthew Dennis hit a tiebreaking 23-yard field goal with 1:48 remaining and Wake Forest beat Stanford 27-24 in the first cross-country conference trip for the Demon Deacons.
Burglars smashed a vehicle into a Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square early Monday morning in a failed burglary attempt, police said.
A man was shot to death early Sunday morning in San Jose in the city's 26th homicide of the year, police said.
A Fairfield man who got into an armed standoff with police on Friday was shot by an officer and later found dead, police said.
Hayward police on Friday said they arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of killing his father.
Residents in San Jose's 3rd District are banding together to launch a recall campaign against embattled Councilmember Omar Torres as he is being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct.
It's a new twist on travel. No gas or plug is required. All the car needs is a tankful of sunshine.
Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.
Two people operating an electronic repair shop in the South Bay have been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly selling stolen laptops from their store.
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its "strategic goals.".
The lead prosecutor in the trial of Nima Momeni for the deadly stabbing of Cash App executive Bob Lee gave their opening statement Monday, telling jurors, "you are sitting in court with a murderer" while calling the accused an "overprotective wannabe tough guy."
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
In the city of Napa, a group of anti-abortion activists seem to be embracing the old advice, "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Vice President Kamala Harris, responding to former President Donald Trump's claims about her IQ, said she would take a cognitive test — and "would challenge him to take the same one."
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
On Sunday afternoon, San Francisco's Great Highway was transformed into a massive Halloween party for kids, highlighting the debate surrounding Measure K.
With a little over a week left to the general election, Bay Area Republicans and Democrats are working hard to earn votes for the presidential and congressional races.
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
Death-metal mavericks turned prog-rock heroes Opeth bring the epic sounds of the band's forthcoming new album 'The Last Will and Testament' to the Warfield Halloween night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Japanese krautrock band Minami Deutsch returns to San Francisco to headline this Halloween show at the Chapel that will also feature Hooveriii, Joel Robinow (Once and Future Band, ex-Drunk Horse), UFO Baby and Sunday Mourners.
Monolithic metal power trio and onetime Oakland residents High On Fire return to the Bay Area for this show at the UC Theatre in Berkeley Tuesday night.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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A legendary comedic family brings a new episode of "Poppa's House" on CBS. Morning anchor Gianna Franco speaks with series duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Junior about what it's like working on the show with the family.
Jessica Burch shows us the extent of the wet weather heading toward the Bay Area this week.
Burglars smashed a vehicle into a Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square early Monday morning in a failed burglary attempt, police said.
Warriors fans packed the Chase Center for the team's first home game of the season.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.