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Category Archives: Water
$8 Million Makeover Planned at Tahoe's Camp Richardson
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP)— Redevelopment plans for a popular Lake Tahoe campground and resort dating to the 1930s would eliminate parking along busy Highway 89 and cut the number of camp sites by nearly one-third, but offer year-round camping … Continue reading
California Water: From African Skies to Sierra Nevada Snow
It's March 1, which means Northern California is past its driest January-February period on record. Of course, the long-range forecast looks dry, too. So our question, as state water officials report on a Sierra snowpack that has fallen far short of … Continue reading
Man in Motorboat That Crashed Into Golden Gate Ferry Dies
(Bay City News Service) One of two people injured when a Golden Gate Ferry and a 22-foot motorboat collided in the San Francisco Bay on Saturday has died, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said this morning. The victim was identified as … Continue reading
San Francisco Supervisor Avalos Wants Hearing on America's Cup Financing as Fundraising Stalls
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SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco supervisor John Avalos on Tuesday aked for a hearing on concerns that the city could be on the hook for upwards of $20 million in expenses for the America's Cup sailing races later this year. … Continue reading
Tanker Strikes Bay Bridge Tower; Light Damage
Update 3:30 p.m. An oil tanker struck the Bay Bridge "Echo" tower on Monday, but as of now the incident does not appear to have serious consequences. The tanker "Overseas Raymar" struck the bridge about 11:20 a.m. while headed out … Continue reading
News Pix: Best Images of 2012
It's been an eventful year in the Bay Area. There were big protests, incredible views, intriguing wildlife, a World Series title, environmental disasters and many touching moments in the diverse communities that call this place home. Here are some of … Continue reading
What to Pay Attention to As the California Fracking Debate Heats Up
Last week, California issued draft regulations for fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, an increasingly popular but controversial method of oil and natural gas retrieval. How does fracking work? KQED Science's Lauren Sommer explains: Millions of gallons of water, mixed with sand … Continue reading
Dispute Over, Crab in Stores by Thursday, Maybe
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As the holidays approach, more crab, less crabbiness on the way… Larry Collins, president of the San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association, has told us that fishermen have reached an agreement with wholesalers to settle a weeklong quarrel over price. … Continue reading
Are Silicon Valley Companies Prepared For a Flood?
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Trees have fallen, cars have skidded into power poles, and at different times over the past few days, both Muni and BART have shorted out. But climate scientists say that's just a taste of what we can expect in the … Continue reading
Bay Area Flood Warnings and Watches
Update Sunday, Dec 23: Latest warnings and watches here.
