Lake Shasta and California’s other lakes and reservoirs got a big boost from wet holiday storms. Nearly two weeks into 2026, ...

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

From the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Cachuma Lake is just 20 miles away. Yet, along that steep and curvy pass between city and backcountry, the world changes. Things quiet down. The air flows ...

Since Dec. 16, the state’s largest reservoir — Shasta, a massive 35-mile-long lake near Redding — has risen by 36 feet. On ...

California's largest reservoir, Shasta Lake, is at 123% of its historical average for this time of year, measuring at 72% capacity as of Monday, according to the California Department of Water ...

Thank you for helping us start 2026 with such strong momentum — and for standing with Noozhawk as we get to work. With that commitment in mind, it’s also worth noting just how engaged our community ...

Rain is returning to Santa Barbara County heading into the first weekend of January, continuing a storm pattern that has already delivered one of the wettest starts to a water year in recent memory.

The Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Board of Directors has appointed Peter Thompson as the new executive director, effective May 15. Before serving as executive director, Thompson will serve as ...

Dec. 24 (UPI) --High winds, torrential rains and localized river flooding could make the Christmas holiday particularly challenging across much of Southern California. A storm system is forecast to ...

Cachuma Lake is closed to boaters due to debris but the recreation area is open for campers and day use. Debris is on the ...

Officials are releasing water from the dam and restricting some boat access as Cachuma Lake has reached capacity.

Lake Casitas and Lake Piru inched closer to spilling this week, after early season storms drenched Ventura County and boosted ...