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Federal weather officials say drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter.

California regulators have proposed delaying some new rules aimed at reducing how much water people use on their lawns. Last year, regulators proposed new rules aimed at reducing statewide water use by 14%.

Some winter weather has made its way to San Diego, bringing wind, rain and snow to parts of the region.

Here’s everything Fallbrook and Rainbow voters need to know about the water divorce measures on the ballot this Nov. 7, 2023.

A discussion on environmental news this week, including the rollout of new water-use restrictions and new developments in the cross-border sewage contamination issue forcing the closure of beaches in Imperial Beach and Coronado.

The penalty is the maximum the ranchers — who pumped Shasta River water for eight days — could face under state law. It amounts to about $50 per rancher, which is no deterrent, ranchers and officials agree.

Experts believe high water temperatures are the most likely cause of the deaths in the lakes in the region. Temperatures since last week have exceeded 102 degrees Fahrenheit in the Tefe Lake region.

Despite relatively mild wildfire seasons this year and last year, California has seen 12 of its largest 20 wildfires — including the top eight — in the previous five years.

"Inch by inch progress will not do," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. A new report found that nations' plans still fall far short of what's needed.

A new study counts the human health costs from increasingly costly and dangerous extreme weather in the U.S.