San Francisco sees 4th-wettest day ever

Sunday's rainfall total of 4.02 inches recorded in downtown San Francisco places it fourth on the city's list of wettest days ever and sets a record for wettest October day.

PHOTOS: 'Bomb cyclone' storm slams Northern California

A ‘bomb cyclone’ system moved over the northwest on Sunday, dumping heavy rain throughout the region. Waves crashes, trees fell, streets flooded and the power went out. Here's a look at what happened in pictures:

Rain in California won’t be enough to ease severe drought

Californians rejoiced when big drops of water started falling from the sky for the first time in any measurable way since the spring, an annual soaking that heralds the start of the rainy season following some of the driest months on record.