drought

In today's KCBX News Update, Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing funding to support what he calls a “creative climate solving hero” – the North American Beaver. And, a housing nonprofit has secured loans for new development in SLO County.

January through March of this year were the driest of those months on record in California. And March 2022 was both warmer and drier than March of 2020.

In today's KCBX News Update: There are changes this week at SLO County COVID testing sites, and Governor Newsom is urging water conservation as the state continues to experience drought.

It could rain this weekend in the Central Coast region, but local and state officials are urging water conservation anyway due to the drought emergency in California.

Early models indicate an atmospheric river could bring two to six inches of rain along the Central Coast Sunday into Monday.

Officials say the City of San Luis Obispo is water-secure for now, despite several years of drought conditions.The City of San Luis Obispo relies on water…

Harvest season for wine grapes in Paso Robles is underway, and locals in the industry say it’s going well despite the persisting impacts of drought.Wine…

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, all of San Luis Obispo County is currently experiencing severe drought and 17% of San…

Lopez Lake is in the height of summer visitor season and its boat access is a big draw for people coming from across California.But because of drought…

Wild beavers play a critical role in the fight against climate change by creating wetlands that combat drought and wildfire.The species is native to…