PG&E Saratoga substation fire knocks out power
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- A fire broke out Wednesday morning at a PG&E substation in Saratoga, affecting 21,000 customers, the utility announced.

Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency regarding California storms

California's Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties, as a series of atmospheric rivers begins to pummel the state.

‘Looked like a lagoon’: Menlo Park residents wake up to flooded streets

Streets in Menlo Park were flooded early Wednesday morning, prompting police and fire crews to go door to door warning residents to shelter in place and prepare for possible evacuations in a neighborhood near the Meta campus.

Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident'

A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.

Fire at home in Walnut Creek
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Firefighters battle fire at home on Stuart Avenue in Walnut Creek. 

Rain causes downed trees, utility poles to fall in North Bay
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A tree fell on a house in Guerneville and a utility pole fell down in Bodega Bay. The power went out in Forestville. 

San Francisco residents brace for new storm after widespread power outages

As another storm approaches the Bay Area, San Francisco residents are closely watching PG&E’s readiness after tens of thousands of customers were left without power for more than a day during last weekend’s outage.

Menlo Park flooding near Meta, possible evacuations
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Streets were flooded with rising water early Wednesday morning in Menlo Park, prompting police and fire crews to knock on doors, warning residents of possible evacuations in a neighborhood near the Meta campus.

Berkeley REI reopens after structural safety issues

A structural safety issue forced the REI store in Berkeley to close just days before Christmas.

North Bay braces for brunt of incoming storm
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Crews were out Tuesday in the North Bay clearing debris and preparing for an incoming atmospheric river that could bring major flooding, downed trees and power lines. Pacific Gas and Electric said it will have more than 5,000 workers deployed during high winds to respond to outages and damaged equipment.

Epstein saga: DOJ release 30K more new documents
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The Department of Justice said Tuesday it released nearly 30,000 new documents connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Winds to accelerate throughout evening hours
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High wind warnings are in effect for parts of the Bay Area until 4 a.m. Wednesday. There could be reports of downed trees and power outages as winds increase. The National Weather Service is also warning of possible thunderstorms.

Melodee Buzzard: Body of missing Caifornia girl found, mom arrested
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A California woman has been charged with murder after the remains of her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, were found in Utah, authorities said Tuesday.

Atmospheric river, cold front to collide
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A major storm is headed for the Bay Area bringing the threat severe thunderstorm activity.

Russell Brand charged with 2 more counts of rape, sexual assault

Police have added two rape and sexual assault charges against actor and comedian Russell Brand. Here's what we know.