The $1.5 billion Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion in California has been halted due to rising costs, regulatory hurdles, and lack of consensus among water agencies.

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck near UC Berkeley, with tremors felt in the Bay Area, but no reported damage. BART service was briefly delayed for safety checks.

Berkeley agrees to repeal its ban on natural gas in new buildings after a U.S. appellate court decision and a lawsuit by the California Restaurant Association.