A depiction of residual land subsidence rates from January 2021 to October 2022 in the Sacramento Valley in northern California, according to a new study on groundwater depletion in the region. (Graphic by Stacy Larochelle)

(CN) — A new study of groundwater in California’s Sacramento Valley shows that the ground sank faster than expected during the 2020-2022 drought due to heavy groundwater pumping, resulting in less water storage capacity in the aquifer. The authors of the study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences say the damage to the aquifer may […]

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Russian River, California, USA

Tuesday’s ruling said Sonoma County had not properly considered the effects of new rules it issued for increased pumping from the Russian River By Bob Egelko,Staff WriterAug 5, 2026 In a challenge by environmental groups to the pumping of groundwater from rivers to fill wells for farmers, homes and businesses in Sonoma County, a state appeals […]

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California coast showing cliffs and ocean

California’s coast faces unprecedented federal threats that could weaken long‑standing protections, expand offshore oil drilling, and limit how Californians receive information and shape critical decisions impacting our coast. Join Secretary Crowfoot for what promises to be an informative and uplifting discussion. Register to Join What: Secretary Speaker Series: Your Coast. Your Economy. Your Voice. Defending California’s Coast from […]

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A caution sign with a water quality advisory warning is positioned at the top of one of the entrances to the Black Miners Bar Swim Area at Lake Natoma on July 17, 2026. Virginia Michel

People who come in contact with water with elevated levels of E. coli are at an increased risk of becoming ill. Published on July 21, 2026 by Shelley Ho The Abridged version: Lake Natoma visitors looking for relief from the heat may want to reconsider swimming in the water after recent samples continue to show high […]

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Hoover Dam from air, Clark County, NV Wiki Media Commoms

Posted on July 22, 2026 by LarryClimate Crisis By Ian James July 21, 2026 Updated 2:53 PM PT Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the country’s two largest reservoirs, have fallen to their lowest combined levels on record, a grim marker in the deepening water crisis across seven states that depend on the Colorado River. The two reservoirs are […]

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Golden mussels (Photo: Kevin Winslow Press Release)

by: Katie ChavezPosted: Jul 21, 2026 (FOX40.COM) — Despite multi-million-dollar efforts to combat an invasive species’ impact on a key California water source, Yolo County was forced to declare a local emergency in its latest attempt to slow the spread. The Yolo County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency Tuesday as golden mussels continue to threaten […]

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