Evan Markey News Today

The California Water Service (Cal Water) held its annual emergency operations meeting in Chico on Tuesday to share strategies and tactics for response scenarios

After a deliberation that mirrored two contentious meetings at the Planning Commission, the Chico City Council came to the opposite conclusion and approved the Orchard Creek Estates subdivision proposed in the Bell-Muir area.

After a deliberation that mirrored two contentious meetings at the Planning Commission, the Chico City Council came to the opposite conclusion and approved the Orchard Creek Estates subdivision proposed in the Bell-Muir area.

Tap water in Chico is delivered by 57 groundwater wells pumping about 16 million gallons every single day to households and businesses, serviced by Cal Water. The water is certified drinkable — however, home water filters like the Birta brand became popular over time, and one can can be found in most homes in the area. In Chico, residents shared their takes Monday on their preferences in drinking tap water.

AFTER a busy weekend in which all four Klub Kildare teams were involved in EA Sports National Underage League games, only two of the teams will be in action…

A new law will make it easier for the City of Willows to sell its only well, in an effort to get safer water.

Creeks are dwindling, reservoirs are draining, and water suppliers are sounding the alarm.  Marin declared a drought emergency this week, the latest step in a crisis that will only deepen into the summer. Water providers large and small are conserving and creating backup plans, and they are searching for new sources of water. Prospects of outside help are diminishing, so suppliers are turning to their customers to save them from running dry.  “You only have to drive by Nicasio Dam or Staffo...