California adopts water restrictions as drought prevails
The action comes as Californians have failed to meet Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for a voluntary 15% reduction in water use compared to last year. Between July and November, the state’s water usage went down just 6%.
The action comes as Californians have failed to meet Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for a voluntary 15% reduction in water use compared to last year. Between July and November, the state’s water usage went down just 6%.
Despite snow, California still in drought
California’s mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state’s traditionally wet winter season.
California’s mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state’s traditionally wet winter season.
California considering fining people up to $500 for wasting water
Watering your grass too long could cost you some big bucks.
Watering your grass too long could cost you some big bucks.
State Water Project allocation drops to 0; LADWP urges more water conservation immediately
LADWP receives about 40% of its water supply from the State Water Project. California announced Wednesday that there would be a 0% initial allocation of water from the State Water Project in 2022.
LADWP receives about 40% of its water supply from the State Water Project. California announced Wednesday that there would be a 0% initial allocation of water from the State Water Project in 2022.
Metropolitan Water District declares regional drought emergency
The MWD declared a regional drought emergency Tuesday, calling on local water suppliers to implement all conservation measures possible.
The MWD declared a regional drought emergency Tuesday, calling on local water suppliers to implement all conservation measures possible.
MWD declares drought emergency
The Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors declared a drought emergency on Nov. 10, 2021, calling on local water suppliers to implement all conservation measures possible to reduce usage. FOX 11's Bob DeCastro reports.
The Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors declared a drought emergency on Nov. 10, 2021, calling on local water suppliers to implement all conservation measures possible to reduce usage. FOX 11's Bob DeCastro reports.
Exclusive: MWD admits wasting hundreds of thousands of gallons of water
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the largest supplier of treated water in the country, is admitting to FOX 11 that it wasted hundreds of thousands of gallons of water or more.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the largest supplier of treated water in the country, is admitting to FOX 11 that it wasted hundreds of thousands of gallons of water or more.
California Drought Emergency: Newsom urging residents double down on saving water
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to double down on their efforts to save water.
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to double down on their efforts to save water.
Harris to discuss drought, Biden climate change proposal at Lake Mead
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.
Emerging from pandemic, California pumpkin farmers now dealing with drought
October is just around the corner and pumpkin farms in Half Moon Bay are preparing for what will hopefully be a fruitful season. But it's unclear what will happen because of the drought.
October is just around the corner and pumpkin farms in Half Moon Bay are preparing for what will hopefully be a fruitful season. But it's unclear what will happen because of the drought.
MWD warns serious drought conditions in California counties is 'wakeup call for what lies ahead'
Metropolitan Water District warns the ongoing drought is a wakeup call for what lies ahead in climate change.
Metropolitan Water District warns the ongoing drought is a wakeup call for what lies ahead in climate change.
SoCal water district declares water supply alert as drought worsens
In response to worsening drought conditions, the board of Southern California's regional water wholesaler declared a Water Supply Alert Tuesday that calls upon residents to voluntarily conserve the precious resource.
In response to worsening drought conditions, the board of Southern California's regional water wholesaler declared a Water Supply Alert Tuesday that calls upon residents to voluntarily conserve the precious resource.
SoCal water district declares water supply alert as drought worsens
According to Metropolitan Water District officials, Southern California's water supply has been severely impacted by extreme drought in both the Northern Sierra and the Colorado River, saying crucial storage reservoirs have never been lower.
According to Metropolitan Water District officials, Southern California's water supply has been severely impacted by extreme drought in both the Northern Sierra and the Colorado River, saying crucial storage reservoirs have never been lower.
California could shut off water for thousands of farmers
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
US West grapples with heat wave, drought; Death Valley reaches 130 degrees
The temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
The temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
Governor Newsom asks Californians to cut water use amid drought
California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking people and businesses to voluntarily cut how much water they use by 15% amid drought.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking people and businesses to voluntarily cut how much water they use by 15% amid drought.
Governor Newsom asks Californians to voluntarily cut water use by 15% amid drought
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday asked people and businesses to voluntarily cut how much water they use by 15% amid drought.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday asked people and businesses to voluntarily cut how much water they use by 15% amid drought.
Hot weather and fire danger
It's shaping up to be one of the hottest weeks of the year.
It's shaping up to be one of the hottest weeks of the year.
On tap in California: Another drought or "megadrought"
California appears in the midst of another drought only a few years after a punishing 5-year dry spell.
California appears in the midst of another drought only a few years after a punishing 5-year dry spell.
Sierra snowpack shows promise for California's water supply, experts say
When it snows, it can affect drought conditions and water supplies hundreds of miles away in the Southern California area. How much is determined by the snowpack.
When it snows, it can affect drought conditions and water supplies hundreds of miles away in the Southern California area. How much is determined by the snowpack.