Neighbors call for Alameda County action after father of four injured by toppled eucalyptus tree
The giant eucalyptus tree that crashed onto a Castro Valley family's home is scheduled to be removed Wednesday morning along with another nearby tree.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers release water from Lake Mendocino reservoir, many dams spilling over
On Monday, the Army Corps of Engineers did something that seemed impossible even a month ago. The Corps released water from the Lake Mendocino Reservoir because there's actually too much of it.
California mostly out of 'extreme' drought category thanks to recent storms
California has moved out of the "extreme" drought category and now falls under the "severe" category, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
San Francisco crews working to remove downed trees and branches
San Francisco's department of public works crews have been busy working to tend to trees that have been damaged by two weeks of stormy weather.
California reservoirs filling quickly from storms
The heavy rains and abundant snowfall in California in recent weeks have many people wondering what impact the storms have had on the state's reservoirs and severe drought.
California snowpack nearly 175% of average but state not out of drought yet
After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal on Tuesday, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet. The good news is that statewide, the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date and California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days. Snow surveyors at Phillips Station in El Dorado County recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches.
Rain impact on California's mega reservoirs
Many wonder how much the wet weather is impacting California's critical reservoirs. We took a look at whether the last storm affected the drought.
Despite healthy rain, California's water supply still ailing
The recent rains gave local reservoirs a little breathing room as they struggle to obtain additional sources to replenish their dwindling reservoirs.
Show must go on: Winterfest tradition continues despite weather conditions
The weekend storm didn’t dampen a beloved holiday tradition in Tilden Park.
Rain and wind knock out power to 7200 PG&E customers in Bay Area
Powerful winds and hours of heavy rainfall drenched the Bay Area Saturday. Roadways were temporarily blocked by fallen trees in the North and South Bay, and power lines were knocked out too. At sundown, PG&E was working to restore power to 7200 Bay Area customers.
Historic Klamath River restoration project lauded by tribal, state and federal leaders
Tribal, state and federal officials applauded a demolition plan of four dams along the Klamath River, in what is the largest river restoration project in U.S. history.
Drought-hit California cities to get little water from state
California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to start 2023, water officials announced Thursday.
San Francisco assesses rain-storm damage, North Bay spared major outages
San Francisco is asking people to clear those catch basins if they see any debris that could slow the drainage of water from the next storm. Meanwhile, the North Bay was spared mass outages.
Chance of wet weekend weather and what it means for fire season
Rain may put a damper on some plans in the Bay Area this weekend, but it's good news for firefighters and the overall fire season outlook.
The Marin Water District has a new drought plan
Despite above normal levels in its reservoirs, Marin County is not waiting for things to get worse. The Marin water district has come up with a new updated conservation plan to help guide its customers through this drought.
Wind advisory issued in Bay Area as fire risk remains high
Officials said high winds and dry conditions will lead to greater fire risk this weekend. The windy conditions could easily knock over branches and trees that would down power lines, especially near Napa, officials said.
New mega reservoir in final planning phase for California
California is getting closer to creating a massive new reservoir within a huge natural Colusa County valley that's shaped like an elongated oval bowl.
California is likely in for another dry winter
California is just three days into its new water year and the outlook is grim. But, note this: long term weather, anything over 10 days is more about making an educated guess than pure science. Nonetheless, water managers and weather watchers continue to make them, as their skills and technologies slowly improve them. California just capped off the driest three years in state history, experts are predicting yet another dry year.
Santa Rosa's Mark West Creek starts flowing after last week's earthquakes
Mark West Creek in Santa Creek in Santa Rosa is flowing once again, not from rain, but from the ground beneath it. Earthquakes usually bring dread and damage. But last week's Santa Rosa quakes also brought a watery surpirse.
More rain needed in the Bay Area to put a damper on fire season
It was a wet weekend across the Bay Area and the rain brought some much-needed relief following a brutal heat wave.