Mudslide traps ACE train, passengers, disrupts service
ACE Transit train service from the Central Valley to the South Bay is expected to be restored Wednesday morning. This, after a mudslide, interrupted service and stranded hundreds of passengers and crew.
ACE Transit train service from the Central Valley to the South Bay is expected to be restored Wednesday morning. This, after a mudslide, interrupted service and stranded hundreds of passengers and crew.
California sees 600 landslides from atmospheric river storms
Geologists say rainfall-induced landslides are more likely to occur on steep slopes, those eroded by construction, slopes with poor drainage or on slopes where vegetation has been burned or removed.
Geologists say rainfall-induced landslides are more likely to occur on steep slopes, those eroded by construction, slopes with poor drainage or on slopes where vegetation has been burned or removed.
East Bay company repurposing fallen trees to make stunning furniture
A homeowner in San Leandro is making use of a tree that came down on her yard during the recent storms by repurposing the wood instead of throwing it out.
A homeowner in San Leandro is making use of a tree that came down on her yard during the recent storms by repurposing the wood instead of throwing it out.
California's swarm of potholes will continue to grow
Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.
Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.
Teslas, Porsches ruined at Alioto's San Francisco garage during brutal storms
About 40 Teslas and Porsches were ruined when floodwater in San Francisco seeped into Alioto's Garage on Folsom Street during the torrential storms.
About 40 Teslas and Porsches were ruined when floodwater in San Francisco seeped into Alioto's Garage on Folsom Street during the torrential storms.
More than 100 raw sewage leaks amid Bay Area storms
Raw sewage has leaked from the Bay Area's sewer systems into waterways more than 100 times since heavy rainfall began drenching the region after Christmas.
Raw sewage has leaked from the Bay Area's sewer systems into waterways more than 100 times since heavy rainfall began drenching the region after Christmas.
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.
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.
100-foot mudslide stalls ACE train in Sunol, passengers evacuate
Passengers aboard an Altamont Corridor Express train traveling westbound near Sunol on Tuesday had to be evacuated after a 100-foot mudslide blocked the tracks.
Passengers aboard an Altamont Corridor Express train traveling westbound near Sunol on Tuesday had to be evacuated after a 100-foot mudslide blocked the tracks.
Scientists divert lightning strikes using lasers
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
Knee-deep flooding in Livermore; residents break out the paddle boards
Many people in Livermore have been dealing with knee-deep flooding in their residential neighborhood, prompting some to break out paddle boards to get around.
Many people in Livermore have been dealing with knee-deep flooding in their residential neighborhood, prompting some to break out paddle boards to get around.
5-year-old boy swept away by California floodwaters: Official search update
Authorities said search conditions have improved for the 5-year-old boy swept away during a recent storm. Kyle Doan and his mom were on their way to school when their truck was overtaken by floodwaters near Paso Robles.
Authorities said search conditions have improved for the 5-year-old boy swept away during a recent storm. Kyle Doan and his mom were on their way to school when their truck was overtaken by floodwaters near Paso Robles.
Why atmospheric rivers could become more frequent as world transitions out of La Niña
The climate patterns created by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) could allow for more heavy rain events to impact California.
The climate patterns created by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) could allow for more heavy rain events to impact California.
Scenic West Cliff Drive buckles; Biden to visit storm-damaged Santa Cruz coastline
Almost three weeks of heavy rain caused parts of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz to collapse into the ocean. In addition, about a mile of the road near Lighthouse Field State Beach will probably be closed for the next few months.
Almost three weeks of heavy rain caused parts of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz to collapse into the ocean. In addition, about a mile of the road near Lighthouse Field State Beach will probably be closed for the next few months.
Landslide cancels activities at Cal's Golden Bear Rec Center
Another landslide came down this week near the Golden Bear Rec Center at UC Berkeley on the Clark Kerr Campus.
Another landslide came down this week near the Golden Bear Rec Center at UC Berkeley on the Clark Kerr Campus.
Pescadero residents hope for aid after power outages and flooding
Pescadero residents have pulled together, trying to weather the recent storms that led to week-long power outages, flooding, and landslides in the small community of some 600 people in San Mateo County.
Pescadero residents have pulled together, trying to weather the recent storms that led to week-long power outages, flooding, and landslides in the small community of some 600 people in San Mateo County.
Pothole on Highway 101 in Redwood City leads to dozens of flat tires
Roughly 25 vehicles sustained flat tires along Highway 101 in Redwood City on Monday morning, after hitting a large pothole on the roadway.
Roughly 25 vehicles sustained flat tires along Highway 101 in Redwood City on Monday morning, after hitting a large pothole on the roadway.
Massive mudslide prompts evacuations in Berkeley
Weeks of heavy rain began to let up Monday, but the storms’ onslaught continued to wreak havoc around the East Bay.
Weeks of heavy rain began to let up Monday, but the storms’ onslaught continued to wreak havoc around the East Bay.
Massive mudslide prompts evacuations in Berkeley Hills
A mudslide in the Berkeley Hills prompted the evacuation of about ten homes on Monday morning.
A mudslide in the Berkeley Hills prompted the evacuation of about ten homes on Monday morning.
California is prone to mudslides, here's why
Relentless storms from a series of atmospheric rivers have saturated the steep mountains and bald hillsides scarred from wildfires along much of California’s long coastline, causing hundreds of landslides this month.
Relentless storms from a series of atmospheric rivers have saturated the steep mountains and bald hillsides scarred from wildfires along much of California’s long coastline, causing hundreds of landslides this month.
‘Scared for their lives’: 3 rescued from car teetering precariously over cliff's edge in California
Three people escaped a potentially deadly situation on Friday when they were rescued from a car that was teetering precariously over the edge of a cliff in Santa Cruz County, California.
Three people escaped a potentially deadly situation on Friday when they were rescued from a car that was teetering precariously over the edge of a cliff in Santa Cruz County, California.