Santa Clara County Water Articles

Every summer, members of the North Pacific whale tribe feed off the coast of Northern California and put on a show that can feed your soul.

Five places in the South Bay and Peninsula to keep cool by communing with nature wetly.

The for-profit company feeding water to six Santa Clara County cities may agree to walk back its plan for a 22% water rate hike over three years.
State officials are in the process of developing a settlement with the San …

Bond proceeds would pay for street, fire station, police, parks, storm drain and historic building projects across the city.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors on July 9 held off on a decision regarding an ordinance that would prohibit homeless encampments along waterways in the water district’s jurisdiction.

Those living along the waterways could soon be fined or face jail time, due to a policy being considered by the largest water agency in Santa Clara County.
 Valley Water Board of Directors will consider the Water Resources Protection Zones …

A new study commissioned by the City of Morgan Hill has found that the city needs to raise its wastewater customers’ rates by 8-9% per year through 2029 in order to keep up with the system’s ongoing operating expenses and …

As summertime temperatures are here to stay for a while, local residents and families can cool off at the Morgan Hill Aquatics Center during its recreational swim hours through the end of August.

The common American lawn has a problematic history, and creates a lot of problems for the environment.

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has green lit San Jose’s plan through 2027 to tackle homeless encampment trash going into city waterways — further ensuring the city's compliance with environmental regulations.
Deputy City Manager Kip Harkness …

San Jose leaders have dealt a blow to affordable housing advocates after diverting affordable housing funds to temporarily shelter homeless residents living along city waterways.
The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to redirect affordable housing funds from Measure …

Crews for Valley Water and various construction contractors later this month will finish digging a new 1,736-foot diversion tunnel for Anderson Reservoir—which has been about 80% complete since February.

Humpback whales return to our waters just in time for Earth Day and WhaleFest in Pacifica, while whale watchers in Monterey Bay are seeing cetaceans in droves.

Santa Clara County residents could see higher water bills in the upcoming year, as one water agency looks for ways to cover costs.
Valley Water, the region’s main water supplier, is proposing raising groundwater production charges on cities and private …

The region’s largest taxpayer-funded water supplier is suing one of its own board directors weeks after they censured her.
Santa Clara Valley Water District officials announced they plan to file a lawsuit against Director Rebecca Eisenberg at the March 26 …

Roughly 1 million people in and around San Jose are facing significant increases to their water bills starting next year, if state regulators approve a local company’s plan.
San Jose Water Company, a for-profit water retailer, is asking the California …

Valley Water CEO Rick Callender said videos confirmed that Director Rebecca Eisenberg illegally took a report on allegations that she had discriminated against male Valley Water staff and insulted water district officials.

Even though California faces serious water shortages, the Legislature’s analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies.

Though California faces serious water shortages, the Legislature's analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines.