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.
Nonprofit group partners with Turkish Airlines and embassy to get donated items to earthquake victims
The Turkish American Association of California says volunteers packed 165 boxes of things like baby food, diapers, coats, and sleeping tents. The nonprofit group says they’re working with the Turkish Embassy and Turkish Airlines to get donated items flown in from around the world.
The Turkish American Association of California says volunteers packed 165 boxes of things like baby food, diapers, coats, and sleeping tents. The nonprofit group says they’re working with the Turkish Embassy and Turkish Airlines to get donated items flown in from around the world.
Vigil for earthquake victims and pleas for relief
A candlelight vigil at San Francisco’s Union Square honored the victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkiye and Syria.
A candlelight vigil at San Francisco’s Union Square honored the victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkiye and Syria.
Bay Area people on the ground in Turkey helping quake victims
Two Bay Area individuals are using their skills to help with disaster relief in Turkey. One is already on the ground in Turkey and the other leaves Friday morning. They shared their perspective about the situation there and show how they're going to help victims.
Two Bay Area individuals are using their skills to help with disaster relief in Turkey. One is already on the ground in Turkey and the other leaves Friday morning. They shared their perspective about the situation there and show how they're going to help victims.
Federal Disaster Relief Center opens in San Mateo County
Federal Disaster Relief Center opens for San Mateo County residents.
Federal Disaster Relief Center opens for San Mateo County residents.
Survivors of Turkey, Syria earthquake struggle to stay warm and fed
Turkish authorities said the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than 64,000 injured. Survivors gathered around campfires and clamored for food and water in the cold temperatures.
Turkish authorities said the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than 64,000 injured. Survivors gathered around campfires and clamored for food and water in the cold temperatures.
How long can people survive under rubble after an earthquake?
A devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has raised questions about how long people can survive in the rubble.
A devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has raised questions about how long people can survive in the rubble.
Turkey earthquake: Why it was so destructive and deadly
While new buildings in cities like Istanbul, Turkey were designed with modern earthquake standards in mind, the area of southern Turkey where a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday had not been seismically retrofitted.
While new buildings in cities like Istanbul, Turkey were designed with modern earthquake standards in mind, the area of southern Turkey where a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday had not been seismically retrofitted.
Here’s a look at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.
A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.
Bay Area men worry about loved ones in Turkey's massive quake
The Bay Area is home to thousands of people from Turkey and of Turkish descent. On Monday, two men spoke about waiting anxiously for news about their loved ones following a massive earthquake.
The Bay Area is home to thousands of people from Turkey and of Turkish descent. On Monday, two men spoke about waiting anxiously for news about their loved ones following a massive earthquake.
Bay Area groups raising funds for victims of Turkey-Syria earthquake
A prayer was held Monday on the Peninsula for the victims of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey, and Syria.
A prayer was held Monday on the Peninsula for the victims of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey, and Syria.
Landslide threatens neighborhood in Orinda, one home already taken downhill
A landslide continues to threaten a beautiful hillside neighborhood in Orinda as crews work to see what can be done before there’s even more destructive movement. A magnificent house now lies at least thirty feel below where it was and in complete shambles.
A landslide continues to threaten a beautiful hillside neighborhood in Orinda as crews work to see what can be done before there’s even more destructive movement. A magnificent house now lies at least thirty feel below where it was and in complete shambles.