Mega reservoir Oroville needs to make room for more water
A dam, the nation's tallest, that, six years ago, forced 188,000 people downstream to evacuate their homes and properties, is now doing something few thought might ever happen again: getting rid of water in a still rainy season to make room for more.
A dam, the nation's tallest, that, six years ago, forced 188,000 people downstream to evacuate their homes and properties, is now doing something few thought might ever happen again: getting rid of water in a still rainy season to make room for more.
Some Bay Area reservoirs spilling over after latest round of storms
While snow piles in the Sierra and rain soak the Bay Area, California’s reservoirs are filling up. Some are even spilling over.
While snow piles in the Sierra and rain soak the Bay Area, California’s reservoirs are filling up. Some are even spilling over.
San Francisco cleans up after storm, heavy rainfall
San Francisco is taking stock after this latest round of storms. In the city's Panhandle, a massive eucalyptus came crashing down overnight.
San Francisco is taking stock after this latest round of storms. In the city's Panhandle, a massive eucalyptus came crashing down overnight.
Rain, debris cause Soquel road's collapse cutting off 450 homes from city
Rain, debris cause Soquel road collapse, cutting off 450 homes from rest of city
Rain, debris cause Soquel road collapse, cutting off 450 homes from rest of city
Santa Cruz, Monterey counties evacuate towns as flooding strikes
As the rains pounded down, residents of Felton Grove, Paradise Park and Soquel Village in Santa Cruz County were evacuated and told to move to higher ground.
As the rains pounded down, residents of Felton Grove, Paradise Park and Soquel Village in Santa Cruz County were evacuated and told to move to higher ground.
Aerial view of flooding Niles Canyon Road
Niles Canyon Road between Mission Boulevard in Fremont and Main Street in Sunol was closed Friday morning due to flooding.
Niles Canyon Road between Mission Boulevard in Fremont and Main Street in Sunol was closed Friday morning due to flooding.
Tree crushes Tesla, rain causes dangerous driving in Bay Area
The latest round of heavy rains in the Bay Area led to flooded roads, downed trees and very dangerous driving conditions on Friday.
The latest round of heavy rains in the Bay Area led to flooded roads, downed trees and very dangerous driving conditions on Friday.
Bay Area storm watch: atmospheric river is here, what to expect
After a record-breaking winter with storm after storm pounding through the Bay Area, the latest 'atmospheric river' has arrived.
After a record-breaking winter with storm after storm pounding through the Bay Area, the latest 'atmospheric river' has arrived.
Photos: Bay Area braces for the next atmospheric river
Bay Area residents braced for the next round of storms as the latest atmospheric river began pounding the water-soaked region.
Bay Area residents braced for the next round of storms as the latest atmospheric river began pounding the water-soaked region.
Power outage, downed trees cause Foothill-DeAnza College to cancel classes
Downed tress and power outage led Foothill-DeAnza Community College to cancel classes and sports activities Thursday evening. The power went out twice on campus.
Downed tress and power outage led Foothill-DeAnza Community College to cancel classes and sports activities Thursday evening. The power went out twice on campus.
Winds and rain batter parts of Bay Area causing more power outages
Wind gusts and pounding rain are back in the Bay Area and people felt the pain of power outages again.
Wind gusts and pounding rain are back in the Bay Area and people felt the pain of power outages again.
Sierra region bracing for snow and flooding
As people in the Sierra dig out, another storm is already rolling in. An atmospheric river is expected to bring several more feet of snow and a lot of rain, which leads to concerns about snowmelt and flooding.
As people in the Sierra dig out, another storm is already rolling in. An atmospheric river is expected to bring several more feet of snow and a lot of rain, which leads to concerns about snowmelt and flooding.
Car flips on Highway 17 as atmospheric river storm saturates roads
Battalion Chief Chris Stubendorff says in rainy weather, drivers should reduce their speed by 10 mph below the speed limit to make driving safer. He also warns that people should not drive if they don’t have to.
Battalion Chief Chris Stubendorff says in rainy weather, drivers should reduce their speed by 10 mph below the speed limit to make driving safer. He also warns that people should not drive if they don’t have to.
All 14 California swift water rescue teams deployed, first time in 6 years
Swift water is deadly dangerous within its own banks; even more so when it overflows and breaches its banks.
Swift water is deadly dangerous within its own banks; even more so when it overflows and breaches its banks.
Rain moves into San Francisco
San Francisco has been hit by a series of storms since the top of the year, and the city is gearing up for even more rainfall.
San Francisco has been hit by a series of storms since the top of the year, and the city is gearing up for even more rainfall.
4-vehicle crash with injuries appears to be weather related, fire officials say
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says the cause of a four-vehicle crash in Walnut Creek Thursday afternoon appears to be weather related. Five people were taken to the hospital and one patient is in critical condition. 10 passengers from a county bus had to be evaluated, officials said.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says the cause of a four-vehicle crash in Walnut Creek Thursday afternoon appears to be weather related. Five people were taken to the hospital and one patient is in critical condition. 10 passengers from a county bus had to be evaluated, officials said.
San Jose, South Bay bracing for next round of rain
San Jose mayor urges unhoused residents to evacuate low-lying areas ahead of next round of rain
San Jose mayor urges unhoused residents to evacuate low-lying areas ahead of next round of rain
La Nina is over and El Nino could be on the way, forecasters say
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.
Crews fill potholes, clear drains ahead of next winter storm in San Francisco
Crews with San Francisco Department of Public Works are scrambling to fill potholes and clear drains ahead of the next round of heavy rain.
Crews with San Francisco Department of Public Works are scrambling to fill potholes and clear drains ahead of the next round of heavy rain.
Santa Cruz Mountain region preps for flooding and atmospheric river storms
People in Felton Grove are still trying to recover from the flooding in January. Piles of mud can still be seen in their yards, and now they're just moving everything they can to higher ground.
People in Felton Grove are still trying to recover from the flooding in January. Piles of mud can still be seen in their yards, and now they're just moving everything they can to higher ground.