Yosemite Valley to reopen after fears of flooding recede

Temporarily shuttered parts of Yosemite Valley will reopen earlier than expected after fears of flooding receded Saturday, park officials announced.

Most of Yosemite National Park closed until next week

The Yosemite area is bracing for flooding, and rangers have closed much of the famous park to visitors for the next few days. 

Snow melt uncovers damage caused by unprecedented Sierra winter

As temperatures rise in California and the "Big Melt" begins, the damage done by this year's epic snow pack is slowly being revealed.

Once-drained Tulare Lake growing due to snowmelt, threat of flooding a concern

Several communities across California are preparing for trouble as the record Sierra snow starts to melt. The concern is greatest for Tulare Lake, a natural lake that was drained to make way for farming. That lake has reappeared and now threatens entire towns.

Diablo Road reopens after weeks-long repair project

Danville officials said Sunday that Diablo Road has been re-opened, after a long closure to repair winter storm-related damage.     

Padilla says more resources needed to help Pajaro recover from floods

California Senator Alex Padilla visited Watsonville on Wednesday to meet with residents impacted by recent floods and ensure the community that they’re working to improve infrastructure inequities.

Rain ushers in San Francisco Giants home opener

Friday morning is off to a wet start, but the rainy weather should not disrupt the San Francisco Giants home opener, forecasters said.

Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs

Water levels fell so low in key reservoirs during the depth of California’s drought that boat docks sat on dry, cracked land and cars drove into the center of what should have been Folsom Lake.

Chick-fil-A sends Mobile Kitchen to those impacted by recent tornadoes

Chick-fil-A has sent out its Mobile Kitchen to regions impacted by the recent devastating tornado that struck 11 states and destroyed homes and businesses leaving dozens killed. 

San Francisco imposes inspections on new high-rises after stormy weather

After winter storms caused windows to fall from numerous San Francisco high-rises, the city is requiring new skyscrapers to undergo building inspections.

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.

Tornadoes in Arkansas, Midwest kill at least 21 people

A monster storm system has torn through the South and Midwest spawning tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers, overturned vehicles and uprooted as people raced for shelter.

Deadly tornado outbreak causes catastrophic destruction in multiple states

The same line of storms impacting the Northeast on Saturday was responsible for the most severe active day this year on Friday, with more than 500 storm reports.