Hurricane Otis: Death toll rises to 48 as search, cleanup continue in Acapulco
In Acapulco, families held funerals for the dead on Sunday and continued the search for essentials while government workers and volunteers cleared streets clogged with muck and debris.
In Acapulco, families held funerals for the dead on Sunday and continued the search for essentials while government workers and volunteers cleared streets clogged with muck and debris.
NERT volunteers prepare for San Francisco's next disaster
Are you prepared for disaster if it strikes today? That was the goal for San Francisco Fire Department on Saturday when it held drills to train residents on disaster preparedness.
Are you prepared for disaster if it strikes today? That was the goal for San Francisco Fire Department on Saturday when it held drills to train residents on disaster preparedness.
California earthquake test alert goes off 7 hours ahead of Great ShakeOut
A crucial component of Wednesday's Great ShakeOut earthquake test experienced a significant misfire that jolted many Californians awake in the pre-dawn hours.
A crucial component of Wednesday's Great ShakeOut earthquake test experienced a significant misfire that jolted many Californians awake in the pre-dawn hours.
Earthquake shakes the small town of Isleton, raising concerns about levees protecting town
A town that was built under the leve lof the Sacramento River got a wake up call from Mother Nature when a moderate, but highly noticeable earthquake shook it, up right after stores opened. At 9:30 this morning, phones began signaling to expect earthquake shaking from Sacramento County through the East Bay.
A town that was built under the leve lof the Sacramento River got a wake up call from Mother Nature when a moderate, but highly noticeable earthquake shook it, up right after stores opened. At 9:30 this morning, phones began signaling to expect earthquake shaking from Sacramento County through the East Bay.
Nationwide FEMA Emergency Alert successful in San Francisco
The Federal Emergency Management Agency conducted its every other year nationwide tests of the Emergency Alert and Wireless Alert Systems.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency conducted its every other year nationwide tests of the Emergency Alert and Wireless Alert Systems.
Insurance Commissioners 'deal' with home insurers raises lots of questions
When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.
When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.
San Jose to receive federal funds for natural disaster mitigation
The winter of 2017 in the Bay Area yielded historic rainfall and unforgettable images. Flooding of the Coyote Creek in San Jose put parts of the city under feet of water.
The winter of 2017 in the Bay Area yielded historic rainfall and unforgettable images. Flooding of the Coyote Creek in San Jose put parts of the city under feet of water.
Alaska earthquake triggers brief tsunami warning, sends people scrambling to shelters
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck about 65 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska.
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck about 65 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska.
More than 700 flooding victims in Monterey, Santa Cruz counties file legal claims
More than 700 victims of flooding in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties have filed initial claims against government agencies responsible for flood control. This is the first step before an actual lawsuit can be filed.
More than 700 victims of flooding in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties have filed initial claims against government agencies responsible for flood control. This is the first step before an actual lawsuit can be filed.
Most active Philippine volcano spews lava as evacuation orders loom
Authorities cautioned that thousands more remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, which has long been declared off limits.
Authorities cautioned that thousands more remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, which has long been declared off limits.
Over 200 dead, many more missing after Congo floods
The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu.
The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu.
Here’s why the US leads the world in weather disasters
Some experts believe extreme weather triggered by America’s unique geography creates dangers explaining that it takes people to turn those hazards into disasters.
Some experts believe extreme weather triggered by America’s unique geography creates dangers explaining that it takes people to turn those hazards into disasters.
Mudslide threatens 30 homes in Woodside
More than two-dozen homeowners in Woodside remain under an evacuation recommendation. This, after concerns of a mudslide impacting a road, could next threaten area homes.
More than two-dozen homeowners in Woodside remain under an evacuation recommendation. This, after concerns of a mudslide impacting a road, could next threaten area homes.
The water is higher than we need and the snowpack threatens
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders for two neighborhoods in Manteca and Lathrop. Many folks saw no reason to leave since this is an expected event every five to seven years. But with the melting snowpack, a new threat looms.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders for two neighborhoods in Manteca and Lathrop. Many folks saw no reason to leave since this is an expected event every five to seven years. But with the melting snowpack, a new threat looms.
Popular Latin pop rock band helps Pajaro Valley flood victims
A popular Latin pop-rock band based in Mexico is back in the Bay Area this weekend. It's the first time back in four years.
A popular Latin pop-rock band based in Mexico is back in the Bay Area this weekend. It's the first time back in four years.
Pajaro: The look of floods to come soon
The Pajaro levee break was no surprise and officials know it was weak and vulnerable to high, fast water flows.
The Pajaro levee break was no surprise and officials know it was weak and vulnerable to high, fast water flows.
Santa Rosa residents evacuate ahead of storm damage to homes
Another atmospheric river storm is concerning for some people who've already had to deal with damage this winter season. Some residents in Santa Rosa have voluntarily evacuated from their homes.
Another atmospheric river storm is concerning for some people who've already had to deal with damage this winter season. Some residents in Santa Rosa have voluntarily evacuated from their homes.
Washington avalanche: Body of 1 climber recovered; 2 others still buried in the snow
One of the three climbers killed in an avalanche near Leavenworth last weekend has been recovered by rescuers.
One of the three climbers killed in an avalanche near Leavenworth last weekend has been recovered by rescuers.
PG&E in 'all hands of deck' storm emergency mode
PG&E is backlogged with hundreds of damaged or destroyed pieces of equipment that caused outages for hundreds of thousands of its customers system-wide.
PG&E is backlogged with hundreds of damaged or destroyed pieces of equipment that caused outages for hundreds of thousands of its customers system-wide.
Death toll rises to 8 from new Turkey-Syria earthquake
Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.
Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.