Calif. DWR releases water from Del Valle Dam, as new storm approaches
With another storm on the way later this week, record rainfall totals from a storm that hit the area New Year’s Eve caused numerous roads to close due to mudslides and flooding, officials said. In Livermore where nearly 2 inches of rain were recorded in a 24 hour period, police were asking residents on Sunday to stay away from Arroyo Mocho creek and trail as the California Department of Water Resources released water from the Del Valle Dam at a rate of 500 cubic feet per second. State officials said the dam was not at risk Sunday. Recovery efforts were focused on ensuring streets would remain passable, something that could be hampered by the upcoming pineapple express-fueled storm expected to hit the Bay Area Wednesday and Thursday.