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California drought

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Reservoirs serving Berkeley, Oakland are filling up after consistent rain

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 11, 2023, 1:04 p.m.January 12, 2023

“We have been waiting for a wet season like this for years,” a water official said, but is it enough to end the drought?

Posted inCity

More rain’s on the way in Berkeley, with heaviest splatter expected Friday night and Saturday

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok Dec. 06, 2022, 4:12 p.m.December 9, 2022

Up to a third of an inch is forecast to fall Thursday night and up to 1.5 inches over the first half of the weekend. No widespread flooding is anticipated.

Posted inCommunity

Berkeley native is back home after 240-mile trek to East Bay’s water source

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok Aug. 10, 2022, 11:51 a.m.May 25, 2023

Nina Gordon-Kirsch spent more than a month walking from her home in Oakland to the headwaters of the Mokelumne River.

Posted inNosh

Berkeley farmers market vendors face climate crisis, high gas prices

by Jeana Lee July 19, 2022, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

After years of drought and increased expenses, vendors at Berkeley’s farmers markets struggle to keep produce prices low.

Firefighters on road with smoke in the background
Posted inCrime & Safety

Roads closed for Fourth of July due to fire danger in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok July 01, 2022, 4:03 p.m.August 4, 2022

Fireworks remain prohibited, and several roads and parking lots commonly used as viewpoints for Fourth of July celebrations in the Berkeley Hills will be closed to vehicles.

Posted inCity

Berkeley Marina’s last full-time salmon fisherman plans to abandon the sea

by Zhe Wu Oct. 31, 2021, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

With the drought and other factors placing Chinook salmon populations in peril, Mike Hudson is quitting the commercial fishing business after 25 years.

Posted inCrime & Safety

The big picture: Wildfire danger, risk and history in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Kate Darby Rauch Sept. 10, 2021, 10:32 a.m.September 10, 2021

How dangerous are wildfires? What’s the history of wildfires? What activities are dangerous during fire season? What apps can help?

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Hungry deer, shrinking ponds, speeding golf balls: the drought’s toll around Berkeley

Avatar photo by John Metcalfe Aug. 15, 2021, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Strawberry Creek and the city’s trees are doing OK, but Lake Anza is unswimmable, turtles are getting run over by cars and wild pigs may be moving in.

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Berkeleyside’s wildfire guide: Everything you need to know to prepare for and survive wildfires

by Kate Darby Rauch July 29, 2021, 11:52 a.m.October 4, 2022

Preparation advice, evacuation guidance and answers to your questions about air quality, power outages and defending your property.

Posted inCity

With water and time running out, is California prepared for 2021’s drought?

by Julie Cart and Rachel Becker May 18, 2021, 10:02 a.m.August 4, 2022

The past two years have been the second driest on record in Northern California.

Red flag warning banner
Posted inCity

Update: Berkeley Hills red flag warning extended to Tuesday

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli May 07, 2021, 1:51 p.m.August 4, 2022

Dry, gusty conditions are combining to increase wildfire risk in the Berkeley and East Bay hills.

A sign for the Mokelumne River Day Use Area
Posted inCity

East Bay water officials declare drought, ask residents to conserve water

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli April 27, 2021, 4:37 p.m.August 4, 2022

The Bay Area is experiencing the second-driest year in the water district’s history.

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