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A car destroyed by the Soberanes fire in Big Sur, Calif. Lodge managers and cafe owners there are facing cancelled bookings after fire officials warned that crews will likely be battling the fire for another month.

Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze

After more than a week, a 38,000-acre wildfire on the California coast is still growing, and authorities warn it could burn through August even after it is contained.

Stone Brewing's Full Circle Pale Ale — not seen in this photo — was made with water from an advanced filtration system that recycles and purifies San Diego's wastewater. This image was taken at the Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens.

Beer Brewers Test A Taboo, Recycling Water After It Was Used In Homes

When a brewery made a beer made from recycled water, at least one headline asked, "Would You Drink It?" After trying it, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer declared the Full Circle Pale Ale "fantastic."

Almond orchards across California are dealing with trees showing signs of stress from the drought, such as smaller nuts and salt-burned leaves.

Salt Is Slowly Crippling California's Almond Industry

California's ongoing drought has forced many almond growers to use groundwater on the thirsty crop. The problem: That water is high in salt, and it's killing almond trees.

To develop a new variety of kale tailored to American palates, plant researchers are surveying consumer attitudes on the leafy green. Study participants took home the six varieties of kale pictured. The takeaway so far? "Be less like kale."

Kale Is About To Have An Identity Crisis

To develop a new variety of kale tailored to American palates, plant researchers are surveying consumer attitudes on the leafy green. The takeaway so far? "Be less like kale."

A water-efficient sprinkler sprays plants in a Chula Vista yard in this undated photograph.

Sci-Q: Understanding The Psychology Of Water Conservation In San Diego

What does it take — beyond the facts, figures and warnings — to get people to change the way they use water? Scientists chime in on KPBS Midday Edition.

A load of rocks is dropped to patch a crater as repairs are made on the Tyler Island levee near Isleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2017.

Central Valley Levees Besieged By Pounding Wet Winter

State and federal workers are joining Central Valley farmers with tractors in round-the-clock battles this week to stave off any chain-reaction failure of rural levees protecting farms and farm towns.

Brenda Bennett examines plant life in and around a vernal pool in San Diego's Proctor Valley on April 13, 2017.

Delicate Vernal Pools Restored In San Diego County

Ecologists are rehabilitating delicate habitat in San Diego’s Proctor Valley that is home to some of California’s most delicate plant and animal species.

Air conditioning units on the roof of Casa De Balboa, Feb. 17, 2015.

San Diego's Balboa Park Taps Water From An Unusual Source — Air Conditioners

An enduring drought has put pressure on officials running Balboa Park to do a better job of managing the water. Creative thinking may have uncovered a new source of water.

A tug boat pushes a barge down the Sacramento River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta near Rio Vista, Sept. 23, 2013. Along with providing a source for commercial transportation and pleasure craft, the delta also provides much of the water for central and southern California cities and irrigation water for San Joaquin Valley farmers.

House Moves To Bring Relief To California Farms

The House approved on Tuesday a bill designed to give state and federal agencies authority to move more water in coming months to California's drought-stricken farm belt.

Agricultural Production In San Diego County Declines In Overall Value

The total value of San Diego County's agricultural production last year was $1.82 billion, compared to $1.85 billion in 2013. It is the first decline in overall value in six years.

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