california drought News

El Portal - A raging wildfire just outside of Yosemite National Park is evading the efforts of thousands of firefighters as it burns through dry brush and rugged terrain, growing daily and heading toward populated areas.

The monstrous Thomas Fire north of Los Angeles is leaving its place in the state's record books as it is now officially the second largest fire in California history, consuming 272,000 acres (110,075 hectares).

Sacramento - Though the drought still goes on, regulators in California have dropped the mandatory 25 percent water savings rules, turning control of water conservation over to communities.

The Pacific Flyway is a major north-south flyway for migrating birds, extending from Alaska down to Patagonia. California is part of the flight path, and the state's extended drought in now threatening the health of these travelers.

Latest figures released by the State Water Resources Control Board Wednesday show the City of San Diego reduced water consumption by 26 percent in May.

California's severe drought is forcing state officials to levy big fines against heavy users of water in the Golden State.

Sacramento - California's State Water Resources Control Board on Saturday released a revised plan for the state's first-ever mandatory water cuts. The plan will entail putting the state's water agencies in a nine-tier bracket, based on consumption in 2014.

Home biogas reactors, used throughout China and India, turn human waste into energy, conserve water, and stop fresh water pollution. Why don’t we have these systems in the U.S.?

Los Angeles - California’s big drought has been a big issue for years, but the big cut in water usage ordered by California Governor Jerry Brown is an obvious, essential move. The state’s growth has added to the water woes.

It's a fact: green building is not a craze or a fad, but the future of construction. And this is true for both new construction and renovation/retrofitting.

Meteorologists were pleased with the heavy rains that pummeled California last week, but had to admit that it wasn't enough to improve the state's drought picture, calling the amount a "drop in the bucket." Actually, we have to get used to the drought.

With droughts reaching record levels this year, the state of California is stepping aside as water prices on the open market reaches very high bidding levels.

Los Angeles - California is getting serious about managing the water problem. A new option is to send water up the state aqueduct to help out irrigation for the state’s farms. What’s really unusual about this is that it’s an economically very good idea.

Some California farmers have turned to water witches, or dowsers, in desperation to locate underground water throughout the state.

California Governor Jerry Brown announced the state's proposition to aid drought victims via a proposal worth nearly $700 million.

Sacramento - California has announced the biggest supply of water to many of their residents is to be closed until further notice because of the drought hitting the state.