Southern California wildfires highlight home insurance industry
Insurers, who have reportedly agreed to phase in selling new policies even in fire risk areas, are confronted with massive new claims from clients who lost homes to the L.A. firestorms. But, different insurers pay claims in different and sometimes lesser ways.
Insurers, who have reportedly agreed to phase in selling new policies even in fire risk areas, are confronted with massive new claims from clients who lost homes to the L.A. firestorms. But, different insurers pay claims in different and sometimes lesser ways.
Coldest Inauguration Day in 40 years expected as polar vortex invades America
President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration will mark the coldest presidential ceremony in more than 40 years.
President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration will mark the coldest presidential ceremony in more than 40 years.
Santa Ana wind event returns to Southern California: What you need to know
Santa Ana winds return to Southern California from Monday to Tuesday, once again raising fire danger concerns.
Santa Ana winds return to Southern California from Monday to Tuesday, once again raising fire danger concerns.
Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
Pajaro residents feel 'abandoned' after 2023 flood even with new federal aid
While all eyes right now remain on the Los Angeles fires and the long road to recovery, the Monterey County community of Pajaro is still recovering from a massive flood there in 2023.
While all eyes right now remain on the Los Angeles fires and the long road to recovery, the Monterey County community of Pajaro is still recovering from a massive flood there in 2023.
Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?
We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?
We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?
La Nina climate pattern officially arrives; here's what it means for you
Even though La Niña is officially here, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center believes that it may not have a significant impact on weather patterns during the winter and spring.
Even though La Niña is officially here, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center believes that it may not have a significant impact on weather patterns during the winter and spring.
Strong winds topple trees in Bay Area, cause power outages
Strong wind gusts whipping through the Bay Area early Wednesday morning knocked down trees and temporarily shut down part of a freeway.
Strong wind gusts whipping through the Bay Area early Wednesday morning knocked down trees and temporarily shut down part of a freeway.
How cold does it have to be to get frostbite?
Wind and cold temperatures can cause frostbite in minutes, especially in areas like your fingers and toes. Here’s what to know.
Wind and cold temperatures can cause frostbite in minutes, especially in areas like your fingers and toes. Here’s what to know.
Santa Cruz wharf to reopen Saturday after December collapse
According to the city, the wharf has been deemed safe to open by sonar and engineering assessments.
According to the city, the wharf has been deemed safe to open by sonar and engineering assessments.
‘God delivered us’: Texas boaters survive EF-3 tornado
Two men and a dog survived an EF-3 tornado while out fishing on a lake in Winnie, Texas, over the weekend.
Two men and a dog survived an EF-3 tornado while out fishing on a lake in Winnie, Texas, over the weekend.
New Year brings changes for California home insurance policies
The California Insurance Commissioner has released his long-awaited emergency regulations. Commissioner Ricardo Lara says the rules are designed to bring home insurers back into the state to end the drought of insurance available.
The California Insurance Commissioner has released his long-awaited emergency regulations. Commissioner Ricardo Lara says the rules are designed to bring home insurers back into the state to end the drought of insurance available.
Man killed by storm debris during high surf in Santa Cruz County identified
A Santa Cruz County man who died after he was trapped by debris washed up by high surf last week has been identified.
A Santa Cruz County man who died after he was trapped by debris washed up by high surf last week has been identified.
Santa Cruz won't say for sure whether the collapsed wharf will be rebuilt
Santa Cruz officials on Friday said they're working with engineers to study the collapsed wharf to make sure it's strong and stable before they open it to the public.
Santa Cruz officials on Friday said they're working with engineers to study the collapsed wharf to make sure it's strong and stable before they open it to the public.
Bay Area coastline braces for possible 30-foot waves
Dangerous waves are threatening the Bay Area coastline.
Dangerous waves are threatening the Bay Area coastline.
Santa Cruz County on edge as high surf and flooding threats linger on Christmas Eve
The National Weather Service on Christmas Eve warned of dangerous, large-breaking waves of up to 35 feet in Santa Cruz county. Its latest high surf warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The National Weather Service on Christmas Eve warned of dangerous, large-breaking waves of up to 35 feet in Santa Cruz county. Its latest high surf warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
3 fall into ocean after Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses, floats away
Two people were rescued after a portion of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed and was seen floating away Monday.
Two people were rescued after a portion of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed and was seen floating away Monday.
Capitola Village closed, beachfront evacuated during high surf warning
North of Sunset State Beach in Capitola, part of the Village shopping center was closed down Monday as a precaution and other low-lying areas were also evacuated.
North of Sunset State Beach in Capitola, part of the Village shopping center was closed down Monday as a precaution and other low-lying areas were also evacuated.
50-foot waves forecast to slam Hawaii as 'The Eddie' surfing competition braces for 'biggest swells ever'
"The Eddie" competition requires consistent 40-foot or higher surf. If Sunday's event goes on as planned, it'll be only the 11th time it has happened since 1984.
"The Eddie" competition requires consistent 40-foot or higher surf. If Sunday's event goes on as planned, it'll be only the 11th time it has happened since 1984.
San Francisco saw nearly 100 trees topple across its parks
In all, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department said 98 trees across all the parks fell on Saturday and Sunday – 74 within Golden Gate Park alone.
In all, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department said 98 trees across all the parks fell on Saturday and Sunday – 74 within Golden Gate Park alone.