July 28, 2016 | Ed Joyce
The drought intensified over the last week in the Western U.S. as the region swelters under a heatwave and firefighters battle major wildfires.
July 7, 2016 | Ed Joyce
California is in the fifth consecutive year of drought. Although mandatory statewide water conservation is over, the State Water Resources Control Board says water conservation remains a "top priority."
July 1, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Forecasters say the threat of wildfires will remain high in Southern California and the Southwest in July and August because of persistent drought and because summer rains may not be as consistent as usual.
June 30, 2016 | Ed Joyce
The drought in California, in its fifth consecutive year, has created conditions ripe for wildfires. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts "above normal" fire potential through September for portions of California, Nevada and Idaho.
June 23, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Not much change is expected in drought conditions in California during the summer "dry season" but wildfire danger is increasing, with 66 million dead trees in the Sierra Nevada adding potential fuel.
June 16, 2016 | Ed Joyce
A lack of rain in May and June has wiped out that "drought-free" area of northwestern California and water supply could become a 'concern' later this summer.
June 8, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Another Sacramento area water agency has moved to voluntary conservation after California ended mandatory restrictions.
June 2, 2016 | Ed Joyce
The U.S. Drought Monitor weekly report released June 2 shows some reduction in drought in part of California, but long-term drought remains in the region.
May 26, 2016 | Ed Joyce
There was "minor improvement" in California drought conditions over the past week. But as long-term drought persists throughout the west, and storage levels drop, water supply is a worry.
May 19, 2016 | Ed Joyce
The U.S. Drought Center says the past week brought "widespread improvements" in drought conditions in northern California and Nevada.
