Gunmen storm hospital of newborn saved from quake in Syria

Gunmen storm hospital of newborn saved from quake in Syria

Gunmen stormed a Syrian hospital that is caring for a baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family’s earthquake-shattered home, and the attackers beat the facility’s director, a hospital official said Tuesday.

Gunmen stormed a Syrian hospital that is caring for a baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family’s earthquake-shattered home, and the attackers beat the facility’s director, a hospital official said Tuesday.

Baby Aya update: Newborn saved from rubble in quake-hit Syria in good health

Baby Aya update: Newborn saved from rubble in quake-hit Syria in good health

Buried under the concrete, the baby still was connected by her umbilical cord to her dead mother. She's been named Aya — Arabic for “a sign from God" — by hospital workers.

Buried under the concrete, the baby still was connected by her umbilical cord to her dead mother. She's been named Aya — Arabic for “a sign from God" — by hospital workers.

California's swarm of potholes will continue to grow

California's swarm of potholes will continue to grow

Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.

Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.

Bay Area storms: rain continues to wallop area, taking homes with it

Bay Area storms: rain continues to wallop area, taking homes with it

As rain continued over the weekend, the Bay Area dealt with mudslides, downed trees, and disappearing roads. Many residents have had to leave their homes due to the destruction.

As rain continued over the weekend, the Bay Area dealt with mudslides, downed trees, and disappearing roads. Many residents have had to leave their homes due to the destruction.

Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms expected

Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms expected

Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms are expected this weekend. Officials continue to monitor the Salinas River but, so far, the two main highways leading to the Monterey Peninusla has avoided closure.

Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms are expected this weekend. Officials continue to monitor the Salinas River but, so far, the two main highways leading to the Monterey Peninusla has avoided closure.

California races to prepare for next round of severe storms

California races to prepare for next round of severe storms

California is rushing to prepare for the next round of severe storms starting Sunday night. Given the potential for more flooding and landslides, officials throughout the state are warning about the dangers and how to prepare.

California is rushing to prepare for the next round of severe storms starting Sunday night. Given the potential for more flooding and landslides, officials throughout the state are warning about the dangers and how to prepare.

Tree trimmers struggle to keep up with storm-related cleanup

Tree trimmers struggle to keep up with storm-related cleanup

It's a scene playing out throughout the Bay Area. Big trees that once stood proud and tall, are down on the ground after a storm-related fall. And Tree trimmers are having trouble keeping up with all the work.

It's a scene playing out throughout the Bay Area. Big trees that once stood proud and tall, are down on the ground after a storm-related fall. And Tree trimmers are having trouble keeping up with all the work.

Weekend storm sets stage for more destruction as next wet wave hits Wednesday

Weekend storm sets stage for more destruction as next wet wave hits Wednesday

The Bay Area was walloped by a storm over the weekend that produced mudslides and flooding, setting the stage for even more destruction. The storm approaching Wednesday is big and powerful in its own right. 

The Bay Area was walloped by a storm over the weekend that produced mudslides and flooding, setting the stage for even more destruction. The storm approaching Wednesday is big and powerful in its own right. 

Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway

Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway

Lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island of Hawaii, scientists said Thursday, a development that was a welcome reprieve for motorists who depend on the road.

Lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island of Hawaii, scientists said Thursday, a development that was a welcome reprieve for motorists who depend on the road.

Drought-hit California cities to get little water from state

Drought-hit California cities to get little water from state

California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to start 2023, water officials announced Thursday.

California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to start 2023, water officials announced Thursday.

December storm comes with freeze warning, potential floods & power outages

December storm comes with freeze warning, potential floods & power outages

Bay Area residents are bracing for Thursday's storm that brings the potential for flooding, strong gusts, power outages, and freezing temperatures.

Bay Area residents are bracing for Thursday's storm that brings the potential for flooding, strong gusts, power outages, and freezing temperatures.

California wildfires and drought: Where are we?

California wildfires and drought: Where are we?

 November is historically one of California's worst months for deadly, wind driven mega wildfires. This year, there has been far less large runaway wildfires statewide, rainy conditions are to thank.

 November is historically one of California's worst months for deadly, wind driven mega wildfires. This year, there has been far less large runaway wildfires statewide, rainy conditions are to thank.

Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.

Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.

Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.

Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.

Hurricane Ian makes landfall with a vengeance

Hurricane Ian makes landfall with a vengeance

Hurricane Ian became a showcase for the power of nature and wind waves and surge. Many of those images were documented on social media. 

Hurricane Ian became a showcase for the power of nature and wind waves and surge. Many of those images were documented on social media. 

Search at collapsed condo site suspended for demolition preps

Search at collapsed condo site suspended for demolition preps

Rescuers have temporarily stopped their search at the site of the collapsed condo in Florida as crews prepare to demolish the remainder of the building.

Rescuers have temporarily stopped their search at the site of the collapsed condo in Florida as crews prepare to demolish the remainder of the building.

Thousands flee due to fears of Congo volcano eruption

Thousands flee due to fears of Congo volcano eruption

KASINDI, Congo (AP) -- Tens of thousands of people are fleeing the city of Goma in eastern Congo fearing another volcanic eruption by Mount Nyiragongo, which spewed lava near the city last week.

KASINDI, Congo (AP) -- Tens of thousands of people are fleeing the city of Goma in eastern Congo fearing another volcanic eruption by Mount Nyiragongo, which spewed lava near the city last week.