Anderson Dam

Top 10 Bay Area stories of 2023 — and what they mean for 2024

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Top 10 Bay Area stories of 2023 — and what they mean for 2024

In a sea of highs and lows, 2023 left the world and the United States celebrating and reeling. Hamas brutally attacked Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, sparking a new war in the Middle East. The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 emergency finally over. Taylor Swift and Beyonce packed stadiums. Bruce Bochy won another World … Read more

Cost to rebuild major reservoir rises to $2.3 billion, tripling from two years ago

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Cost to rebuild major reservoir rises to .3 billion, tripling from two years ago

The cost to bring Anderson Dam, which holds back the largest reservoir in Santa Clara County, up to modern earthquake standards has increased to $2.3 billion, water officials said Monday. That’s double what was estimated a year ago, triple the price tag from two years ago, and nearly certain to drive water rates higher next year … Read more