Violet surf washed onto Point Reyes beaches this weekend; experts say a phytoplankton bloom — not dye — likely caused the color. Officials urge caution around discolored water.

Managers at Lake Mendocino cut spring releases to preserve reservoir storage for drinking water and salmon after a drier-than-expected start to the season.

Sausalito officials say sandbags and portable pumps kept key waterfront roads dry during a recent king-tide cycle. Leaders warn the measures are a stopgap as higher tides return.