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Heavy snow leaves Northern California residents stranded, ranchers unable to reach starving animals

The recent and seemingly unrelenting winter weather has buried parts of Mendocino County under massive amounts of snow, prompting road closures that have left dozens of people stranded, some of whom rescue crews have had trouble reaching because of the conditions. And with more snow on the way, the situation could get worse. 

March 7, 2023 11:26am PST

'Battle of Oakland:' Oakland High vs. Oakland Tech

The game with the most attention is the "Battle of Oakland." That's Oakland Tech vs. Oakland High for the Division 3 NorCal title.

March 7, 2023 7:47am PST

Yosemite National Park is stunning covered in snow

It's a hard call to make: Which season is the most stunning at Yosemite National Park? Some say it's winter.

March 3, 2023 10:11am PST

'Todd the Runner' from Castro Valley darts up Mt. Diablo in snow

With all the winter weather slamming California, it's not surprising that many of the Golden State's sun lovers bundle up and stay indoors. Not Todd Glieden.

March 3, 2023 6:16am PST

16-year-old fatally stabbed during fight at Santa Rosa high school

A 16-year-old student was killed after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning and another student -- a 15-year-old boy – was taken into custody in connection with his death, authorities said. 

March 2, 2023 6:10am PST

Avalanche strikes Northern California's Olympic Valley

An avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday night during the latest California snowstorm – the snowiest on record in the Sierra since 1970 –  forcing people to evacuate an apartment building that was slammed by the snow in Placer County, the sheriff said.

March 1, 2023 12:24pm PST

Yosemite National Park closed; Curry Village buried under snow

Yosemite National Park has received so much snow that officials don't know when they can reopen to visitors.

March 1, 2023 7:01am PST

Target features work of Oakland educator, author of children's books for Black History Month

This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.

February 28, 2023 5:15pm PST

'Zero visibilty,' blizzard, avalanche warnings in Tahoe as another storm slams Sierra, closes ski resorts

The Sierra was getting hit with another flurry of snow on Tuesday as the region remained under avalanche and blizzard warnings with whiteout conditions and snow obstructed roads leading to road closures. 

February 28, 2023 2:07pm PST

Tax deadline extended to Oct. 16 for much of California

Here's what California residents and businesses need to know about the extended deadline to file their taxes.

February 28, 2023 12:00pm PST

'Scream' costume causes scare in Sonoma

Police in Sonoma rushed to the historic town square after getting several calls from people worried about someone wearing a "Scream" costume. 

February 28, 2023 7:34am PST

Bald eagles make home in unusual spot at Alameda golf course

A pair of bald eagles have decided on Alameda as their next home. The birds have been building their nest over the last couple of months in an unusual spot as the community around them watches in awe.

February 28, 2023 7:24am PST

Oakland's FAME church holds service at synagogue after fire

First AME church members hold services at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland after their building burned in a fire.

February 27, 2023 5:43am PST

Snow sightings in San Jose, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz mountains

The weather is especially cold in the Bay Area this week; so cold in fact that snow blanketed Mount Hamilton, east of San Jose, parts of San Mateo County and Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz mountains. 

February 23, 2023 11:45am PST