The mining companies permanently altered the California landscape, choked its rivers with sediment, and repeatedly buried thousands of acres of low-lying farms. At one farm, the peak of the ...

This unique reservoir borders two of California's best national forests, just a short drive from its largest city.

As part of a statewide effort to conserve water, the Yuba City Council voted Tuesday to approve guidelines for a water-efficient landscaping rebate program for commercial and industrial properties.

AP PHOTOS: Canals Carry Precious Water Across Vast California Landscape FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A vast network of dams and canals run by the state and federal governments carries water to farmers ...