Anderson Reservoir will be closed to boating, fishing and all recreational activities for the next several years starting Oct. 1.

The fish—classified as threatened species—needed to be relocated before the agency starts to drain Anderson Dam on Oct. 1.

More than 13,000 firefighters throughout the state are battling record blazes that have darkened skies and forced 100,000 evacuations.

Cal Fire announced new evacuation orders for the eastern edge of Santa Clara County, where the SCU Complex keeps growing.

AB 3005, dubbed the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act, was authored by Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Hollister).

Valley Water’s board vice chair, Tony Estremera, says the agency is ready to quickly respond to a variety of emergencies.

Jeff Scott, spokesman for the city’s housing department, acknowledged that “it doesn’t typically take this long” to pay folks back.

Maintenance staff took advantage of the dry weather earlier this week by finishing up some upgrades at the base of the dam.

Once Valley Water hears from the community, its team will refine the proposed solutions and present a preferred alternative to the Board of Directors.

Valley Water says the improvements are proof of its dedication to keeping residents and businesses safe from future floods.