Water

A 50-foot drop in groundwater

When drought-level groundwater becomes the plan

When drought-level groundwater becomes the plan

'Wild & Scenic Film Festival' to be held next month

‘Wild & Scenic Film Festival’ to be held next month

State funds dry up for salmon restoration

State funds dry up for salmon restoration

Sunny's Podcast: Jan. 7-14, 2026

Sunny’s Podcast: Jan. 7-14, 2026

Sunny's podcast Jan. 7-14, 2026
Views vary on aquifer management

Views vary on aquifer management

Are the regulatory guardrails sufficient?
Why did Big Chico Creek turn chocolate?

Why did Big Chico Creek turn chocolate?

Runoff brings up the sediment "problem"
Tuscan Water District to levy fee that will finance operations

Tuscan Water District to levy fee that will finance operations

Large landowners who favored fee had more voting clout
After canal failure, Butte Creek Canyon residents ask for accountability

After canal failure, Butte Creek Canyon residents ask for accountability

Canyon residents want long-term plan for salmon survival
PG&E canal failure under investigation

PG&E canal failure under investigation

Were state officials notified in a timely manner?
PG&E canal failure a threat to salmon, wildlife

PG&E canal failure a threat to salmon, wildlife

Harthorn: "This event is an underwater Camp Fire"
New groundwater fee approved for Chico property owners

New groundwater fee approved for Chico property owners

State today approves groundwater sustainability plans for region