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A stratospheric disruption is impacting California's weather. A high-pressure ridge over Alaska is expected to bring a cool, dry pattern for early December. This "Canadian warming" event may set the stage for significant weather shifts later this winter. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
A stratospheric disruption is occurring — and the impact on California is becoming clearer
Instead of a full polar-vortex breakdown, the atmosphere sent a high-pressure ridge over Alaska — with implications for California’s early-December weather.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A stratospheric disruption is impacting California's weather. A high-pressure ridge over Alaska is expected to bring a cool, dry pattern for early December. This "Canadian warming" event may set the stage for significant weather shifts later this winter. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
With PG&E advancing plans to remove Scott Dam, Mendocino County's Potter Valley faces critical water storage challenges. Officials are exploring new options, from storage ponds to groundwater recharge, to sustain the region's $35M agricultural output. #cawater www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/11/28/w...
Water storage options floated for Mendocino County’s Potter Valley as Pacific Gas and Electric advances dam removal
Officials in Mendocino and Sonoma counties have been working on backup storage options to sustain Potter Valley’s farm economy once Pacific Gas and Electric Co. gets federal approval to tear …
www.pressdemocrat.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
With PG&E advancing plans to remove Scott Dam, Mendocino County's Potter Valley faces critical water storage challenges. Officials are exploring new options, from storage ponds to groundwater recharge, to sustain the region's $35M agricultural output. #cawater www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/11/28/w...
Everything in Monterey's water is a proxy for something else, and in this mess of public agencies and projects, one recurring storyline is that Cal Am is either a villain or a hero thwarted in its efforts to develop an alternate water supply. #cawater www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/loca...
Politics, law and reality collide in pursuit of relief on Peninsula water woes.
Explore the collision of politics, law, and reality in the Monterey Peninsula's water woes. Cal Am, desal & legal battles.
www.montereycountynow.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Everything in Monterey's water is a proxy for something else, and in this mess of public agencies and projects, one recurring storyline is that Cal Am is either a villain or a hero thwarted in its efforts to develop an alternate water supply. #cawater www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/loca...
A plan was presented to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors to restore the Salton Sea that proposes using geothermal heat to distill water and extract pure salt, a method that could restore fish, birds, and recreation within 20 years. #cawater www.thedesertreview.com/news/local/b...
BOS hears that the Salton Sea can be cleaned
EL CENTRO — Tom Sephton, the president of Sephton Water Technology, gave a presentation about water quality restoration at the Salton Sea during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday,
www.thedesertreview.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A plan was presented to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors to restore the Salton Sea that proposes using geothermal heat to distill water and extract pure salt, a method that could restore fish, birds, and recreation within 20 years. #cawater www.thedesertreview.com/news/local/b...
Major storms that drenched California in recent weeks have dramatically improved drought conditions statewide. As of Tuesday, more than two-thirds of the state was entirely drought-free. What about the other third? #cawater www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
CA drought conditions ease after storms. Which areas are still ‘abnormally dry’?
With more rain in the forecast, “further improvements may occur,” the U.S. Drought Monitor says.
www.sacbee.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Major storms that drenched California in recent weeks have dramatically improved drought conditions statewide. As of Tuesday, more than two-thirds of the state was entirely drought-free. What about the other third? #cawater www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
Congressman Adam Gray said residents across the Central Valley have told him they no longer believe government can deliver major infrastructure, and in his view, they’re justified. #cawater losbanosenterprise.com/the-valley/2...
Rep. Adam Gray Says Los Banos Water Project Proves California’s Infrastructure System Is Broken - Los Banos Enterprise
Los Banos, CA (November 25, 2025) — California’s political debate over water, climate resilience, and infrastructure delays took a sharp turn this week after
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November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Congressman Adam Gray said residents across the Central Valley have told him they no longer believe government can deliver major infrastructure, and in his view, they’re justified. #cawater losbanosenterprise.com/the-valley/2...
California is taking the first steps in realizing an idea to save billions of gallons of water each year and produce enough clean energy to power a city the size of Los Angeles for nine months annually. #cawater www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-p...
Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California
California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think ...
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
California is taking the first steps in realizing an idea to save billions of gallons of water each year and produce enough clean energy to power a city the size of Los Angeles for nine months annually. #cawater www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-p...
The Delta Stewardship Council will conduct a public hearing on February 26 and 27, 2026, regarding appeals of the California Department of Water Resources’ certification of consistency with the Delta Plan for the Delta Conveyance Project #cawater mavensnotebook.com/wp-content/u...
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Delta Stewardship Council will conduct a public hearing on February 26 and 27, 2026, regarding appeals of the California Department of Water Resources’ certification of consistency with the Delta Plan for the Delta Conveyance Project #cawater mavensnotebook.com/wp-content/u...
Interior announced an order to streamline federally funded construction projects at Reclamation facilities by reducing administrative burdens, cutting costs for water and power users and supporting faster delivery of critical infrastructure across the West. #cawater www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
Interior Cuts Red Tape to Speed Water Infrastructure in the West | U.S. Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior today announced Secretary's Order 3446, which streamlines federally funded construction projects at Bureau of Reclamation facilities across the 17 Western states. The or...
www.doi.gov
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Interior announced an order to streamline federally funded construction projects at Reclamation facilities by reducing administrative burdens, cutting costs for water and power users and supporting faster delivery of critical infrastructure across the West. #cawater www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
A San Francisco startup is putting a new spin on the shower beat … serving up a cold one from recycled shower and laundry water. #cawater nypost.com/2025/11/25/u...
Beer made from bath and laundry water hits shelves: eww or brew?
A San Francisco cleantech company, has launched beers made from purified recycled shower and laundry water.
nypost.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A San Francisco startup is putting a new spin on the shower beat … serving up a cold one from recycled shower and laundry water. #cawater nypost.com/2025/11/25/u...
Waters off the California coast, part of one of Earth’s richest marine ecosystems, have acidified faster than most of the rest of the world’s oceans over the past century, according to a new study. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
California’s coastal waters are transforming at a surprising rate. Here’s what the future could look like
Waters off the California coast, part of one of Earth’s richest marine ecosystems, have acidified faster than most of the rest of the world’s oceans over the past century, according to a new...
www.sfchronicle.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Waters off the California coast, part of one of Earth’s richest marine ecosystems, have acidified faster than most of the rest of the world’s oceans over the past century, according to a new study. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
Mendocino County IWPC held a workshop to discuss the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project and answer questions from community members about how it will impact the local economy, residents, and natural resources. #cawater www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea...
Ukiah: Community Learns Future Of Water After Potter Valley Project Dams Are Decommissioned
On Monday, the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission held a three-hour workshop at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center to discuss the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project and...
www.sfgate.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Mendocino County IWPC held a workshop to discuss the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project and answer questions from community members about how it will impact the local economy, residents, and natural resources. #cawater www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea...
Sacramento County water officials are warning residents about the environmental impact of using certain pesticides to treat ants and other pests. #cawater www.kcra.com/article/sacr...
Sacramento County warns against harmful pesticides as ant season approaches
Sacramento County water officials caution residents about the environmental impact of using certain pesticides, urging alternative methods.
www.kcra.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Sacramento County water officials are warning residents about the environmental impact of using certain pesticides to treat ants and other pests. #cawater www.kcra.com/article/sacr...
In Muir Woods National Monument, Redwood Creek meanders past giant redwood trees — its banks carefully manicured of twigs and logs giving it a tidy, pristine look. Todd Steiner and his salmon advocacy group SPAWN want to reverse that. #cawater www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/m...
Muir Woods untidies its creeks to help endangered salmon
Here's a closer look at efforts aimed at giving endangered coho salmon places to hide from predators and ride-out storms at Muir Woods National Park.
www.nbcbayarea.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In Muir Woods National Monument, Redwood Creek meanders past giant redwood trees — its banks carefully manicured of twigs and logs giving it a tidy, pristine look. Todd Steiner and his salmon advocacy group SPAWN want to reverse that. #cawater www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/m...
The city of Ventura Tuesday warned residents in the Pierpont neighborhood not to use tap water after gasoline was found in the city's drinking water. #cawater abc7.com/post/ventura...
Ventura neighborhood warned not to use tap water after gasoline found in drinking supply
The city of Ventura warned residents in the Pierpont neighborhood not to use tap water after gasoline was found in the city's drinking water.
abc7.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The city of Ventura Tuesday warned residents in the Pierpont neighborhood not to use tap water after gasoline was found in the city's drinking water. #cawater abc7.com/post/ventura...
LADWP received over 800 letters from Mono Lake Committee members voicing support for a LA-Mono Lake water replenishment plan. #cawater www.monolake.org/today/800-le...
800+ letters show support for LA-Mono water replenishment plan
The agenda for the November 18 special meeting of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners was packed. As were the Commissioners’ inboxes …
www.monolake.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
LADWP received over 800 letters from Mono Lake Committee members voicing support for a LA-Mono Lake water replenishment plan. #cawater www.monolake.org/today/800-le...
Nearly 5.5 billion gallons of water were captured during one of the wettest Novembers on record in Los Angeles, the LADWP said. #cawater www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news...
How much rain was captured from the November storms in Los Angeles? Here are the estimates
Los Angeles captures water through its stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and spreading grounds that help recharge underground aquifers.
www.nbclosangeles.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Nearly 5.5 billion gallons of water were captured during one of the wettest Novembers on record in Los Angeles, the LADWP said. #cawater www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news...
A report that finds San Clemente can save its beaches using nature-based solutions was presented to city officials hoping to figure out a solution to its shrinking shoreline. The proposed project could have the added benefit of a new, man-made surf break #cawater www.ocregister.com/2025/11/25/s...
San Clemente floats idea for offshore reef to retain sand, create new surf break
A three-year study proposes the 1,500-foot-long reef off North Beach, while the city also announced big permitting milestone to haul in sand.
www.ocregister.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A report that finds San Clemente can save its beaches using nature-based solutions was presented to city officials hoping to figure out a solution to its shrinking shoreline. The proposed project could have the added benefit of a new, man-made surf break #cawater www.ocregister.com/2025/11/25/s...
Gas created by trash at the Prima Deshecha Landfill could be turned into renewable energy to help power the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project in south Orange County. #cawater www.ocregister.com/2025/11/26/l...
Landfill trash could help power Doheny Ocean Desalination Project
County officials are exploring ways OC Waste and Recycling and South Coast Water District can work together to bring renewable electricity to the desalination project.
www.ocregister.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Gas created by trash at the Prima Deshecha Landfill could be turned into renewable energy to help power the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project in south Orange County. #cawater www.ocregister.com/2025/11/26/l...
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“It looks like in the priority one management zones, there are 13,000 impacted domestic wells. We have the opportunity here to use the best available data science and also regulatory tools to get those outcomes and solutions.“- Tien Tran @mavensnotebook.com mavensnotebook.com/2025/11/24/n...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: CV-SALTS Progress Report: Addressing nitrate and salt contamination in the Central Valley
In 2006, the Central Valley Regional Water Board launched the Central Valley Salinity Alternatives for Long-Term Sustainability (CV-SALTS) program to tackle the growing issue of nitrate and salt conta...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“It looks like in the priority one management zones, there are 13,000 impacted domestic wells. We have the opportunity here to use the best available data science and also regulatory tools to get those outcomes and solutions.“- Tien Tran @mavensnotebook.com mavensnotebook.com/2025/11/24/n...
DWR has released a comprehensive new assessment of water conveyance in the San Joaquin Valley finds that the top priority is stopping or minimizing land subsidence, especially near SWP and CVP conveyance facilities. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2025/11/25/r...
REPORT: New DWR conveyance study finds groundwater stabilization key to protecting San Joaquin Valley water supplies
Sinking Ground Puts San Joaquin Valley Water Systems at Risk By the Department of Water Resources The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released a comprehensive new assessment of water conveyanc...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
DWR has released a comprehensive new assessment of water conveyance in the San Joaquin Valley finds that the top priority is stopping or minimizing land subsidence, especially near SWP and CVP conveyance facilities. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2025/11/25/r...
A string of early-season storms has ended California’s drought across much of the state, with Santa Barbara receiving its wettest water year start on record. #cawater www.latimes.com/california/s...
Drought killer: California storms fill reservoirs, build up Sierra snowpack
It’s been the wettest November on record for several Southern California cities. But experts say that despite the auspicious start, it’s still too soon to say how the rest of California's traditional ...
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A string of early-season storms has ended California’s drought across much of the state, with Santa Barbara receiving its wettest water year start on record. #cawater www.latimes.com/california/s...
Cadiz says it’s reshaping the future of water in the West by focusing on what it calls a management challenge rather than a full-blown crisis. #cawater www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/11/24/c...
California Company Cadiz Aims To Reshape Water Access Across the Southwest
Cadiz, Inc. says California doesn’t have a water shortage — it has an infrastructure problem. CEO Susan Kennedy explains how the company is partnering with unde
www.nbcpalmsprings.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Cadiz says it’s reshaping the future of water in the West by focusing on what it calls a management challenge rather than a full-blown crisis. #cawater www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/11/24/c...
A new report from the nonprofit NEXT 10 and UC Riverside found that, in 2023, data centers in California pulled 10.82 terawatt-hours of electricity — 1 terawatt equals 1 trillion watts — from the state’s grid, enough to power 1 million U.S. households. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2025/11/25/h...
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS: The big data center buildup
An AI server farm tsunami threatens to overwhelm the West’s power grid and water supplies. By Jonathan Thompson, High Country News This is an installment of the Landline, a monthly newsletter from Hig...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A new report from the nonprofit NEXT 10 and UC Riverside found that, in 2023, data centers in California pulled 10.82 terawatt-hours of electricity — 1 terawatt equals 1 trillion watts — from the state’s grid, enough to power 1 million U.S. households. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2025/11/25/h...
Now that the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot have been demolished from the Upper Truckee Marsh in South Lake Tahoe, planning is underway to bring this wetland back to life. #cawater www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/tahoe-f...
Tahoe Fund launches ‘A Million For The Marsh’ campaign to bring major improvements to former Motel 6 site
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Now that the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot have been demolished from the Upper Truckee Marsh in South Lake Tahoe, planning is underway to bring this w...
www.tahoedailytribune.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Now that the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot have been demolished from the Upper Truckee Marsh in South Lake Tahoe, planning is underway to bring this wetland back to life. #cawater www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/tahoe-f...