An investigation found the directors had serious concerns about allegations of sexual harassment against Callender.

Valley Water began draining the reservoir in October in response to a directive from federal regulators aiming to expedite the dam retrofit.

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

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

The veteran water official will make $326,352 a year to oversee a district tasked with providing water and flood protection to the South Bay.

Morgan Hill officials say the city has no new plans in place following the latest annexation denial, which suspends the project indefinitely.

A national search for a new Santa Clara Valley Water District chief netted an empty catch, so the agency will stick with a familiar face.

The water district took a combative tone from the start of Wednesday’s meeting to discuss how San Jose found itself underwater.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and John Varela, the local water district chair, are sparring in dueling letters about the San Jose flood disaster.

More than 100 people packed the council chambers Thursday to demand answers about the city’s failure to warn them about the flood.