After experiencing one of the wettest holiday seasons on record, still soggy California hit a major milestone this week — ...

Following winter storms that lashed California with rain and snow in recent weeks, the state is completely free of drought ...

An appeals court has rejected a California agency's plan to issue bonds to pay for a proposed water tunnel in the ...

How full are 17 California lakes and reservoirs were after heavy winter rain storms? One is 100% full. Another lake went up ...

An 'impressive' surge of water roared down the Oroville Dam Spillway earlier this week as California Department of Water ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday, based on data valid as of Jan. 6, shows 100% of California classified as free ...

Snow is a major contributor to California's water supply, so DWR's monthly snow surveys serve a vital role in gauging how ...

California showed no areas of drought or abnormal dryness as of Jan. 6, 2026, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The weekly assessment measures the share of the state affected by drought ...

Recent December storms have boosted California's water supply, but the snowpack remains below average heading into 2026, ...

Lake Oroville is the largest storage facility in the State Water Project, serving flood protection and supporting ...

While the latest reading is below normal, major reservoirs statewide are currently at 123% of average thanks to three years ...

The state may now need legislative or voter approval to issue bonds for the controversial tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.