Paul Rogers
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Will California have blackouts over Labor Day weekend?
Difference between supply and demand is very tight, experts say, as air conditioning use skyrockets during heat wave → Read More
Newsom calls for boosting water supply projects to curb California drought, climate change
Governor sets targets for new reservoirs, desalination, water recycling, stormwater capture and others. → Read More
Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove reopens as Washburn Fire winds down
The Washburn Fire is 97% contained, and no giant sequoias died in the fire. → Read More
Bay Area parks district finishes 250th mile of public hiking trails with scenic loop
After 50 years, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District reaches a milestone near La Honda → Read More
California to open first new state park in 13 years
The 2,100-acre ranch between San Jose and Modesto is “like the bayou” when the water rises. → Read More
Desalination project should be approved by California Coastal Commission, Gov. Gavin Newsom says
Final vote on Orange County plant could influence other desalination projects statewide. → Read More
California drought: New water restrictions coming to 1.4 million East Bay residents
Limits on lawn watering, drought surcharges, restaurant rules expected to be approved. → Read More
Gas prices are ‘a blip’ on the road to everyone having an electric car, expert says
Prices spark outrage because they are visible on every corner, but gasoline’s dominance in California is winding down, says Dan Sperling of UC Davis. → Read More
California drought: Sierra snowpack falls to one of lowest levels in 70 years
January-March was driest such three-month period in San Francisco since records began during Gold Rush. → Read More
California drought: Newsom orders tighter water conservation rules
As drought worsens, Californians face most far-reaching water conservation rules since 2016. → Read More
Yosemite reservations begin Wednesday; here’s how to get one
Advance booking needed to enter iconic park from May 20 to Sept. 30. → Read More
California drought conditions predicted to worsen in coming months, federal forecasters say
More hot, dry weather on tap across American West as California enters third year of severe drought → Read More
California drought: Californians fail to hit water conservation targets by wide margin — is it disaster fatigue?
Gov. Gavin Newsom asked in July for 15% reduction in water use, but residents have cut by just 6.4%. → Read More
Yosemite National Park will require reservations for visitors this summer
Construction projects lead to fears of traffic gridlock; park leaders say system eventually could become permanent. → Read More
Yosemite National Park will require reservations for visitors this summer
Construction projects lead to fears of traffic gridlock; park leaders say system eventually could become permanent. → Read More
California drought: Sierra Nevada snowpack falls below average after dry January
Very dry January shuts off rain and snow, raising drought concerns → Read More
Yosemite National Park may limit visitors this summer due to major construction projects
Multiple road, trail, campground projects could cause gridlock in Yosemite National Park, officials worry. → Read More
California drought: January is a rainfall bust. How big of a problem is that?
After a soaking December, 14 days of dry weather have hit the Bay Area, with at least two more weeks likely. → Read More
California drought: January is a rainfall bust. How big of a problem is that?
After a soaking December, 14 days of dry weather have hit the Bay Area, with at least two more weeks likely. → Read More
California approves new water-wasting rules as conservation falls below Newsom’s target
In November, residents cut water use by 6.8% – short of 15% goal → Read More