The federal government recently finalized a new river plan to help keep it from plunging further, causing concerns and uncertainty among those who rely on its water.
There is no timetable on the fix, but on Sunday St. Helena flushed 400,000 gallons of water through the system in an effort to fix the problem in the short-term.
A cleanup operation is now underway in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, after a water main break flooded streets and underground garages, inundated a bus yard, and caused a massive sinkhole.
San Francisco residents will begin paying more for water and sewer service starting Wednesday following a rate increase approved earlier this year. For an average family, the combined increases will amount to more than $500 in additional costs per year.
It's been a years-long mess in the Oakland Estuary, and soon the city will be on the clock to clean it up. The Bay Conservation and Development Commission is preparing a notice of violation against the city. It's the first step in an enforcement process that can result in fines.
Researchers believe the tiny particles in the San Francisco Bay may originate from a variety of sources ranging from car tires to clothing fibers to plastic products. But a key question is their effect on marine life and potentially the broader food chain.