Fierce winds wreak havoc across Bay Area

Tuesday's PG&E power outages peaked at nearly 120,000 Bay Area customers as winds wreaked havoc throughout the region.

San Francisco, Napa and other Bay Area counties among additional areas now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

State officials on Tuesday announced that additional counties hit hard by California’s destructive storms in December and January were now eligible to apply for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program.

Bay Area weather: snow possible as cold, wet weather blows in

Chilly temperatures with rain and strong winds are heading for the Bay Area this week. The region's hills and mountains may even see snow from the storm.

Storm-damaged community energized as Capitola Village hosts beach clean-up

Heavy rain and strong wind at the beginning of 2023 ravaged Capitola Village and more than a month later, residents are still picking up the pieces. 

Snow falls on Las Vegas on Valentine's Day - 1st time since 1937

A winter storm brought snow across Las Vegas on Valentine's Day – the first time it's done that in nearly 90 years.

Freeze warning issued for many parts of the Bay Area

Bay Area residents were being warned that freezing temperatures were returning this week with cold weather advisories being issued for many areas. 

19 California state parks remain closed after recent storms

California state parks officials are still trying to assess the damage to all parks caused by the recent storms. As of Friday 19 parks remain fully closed and another 36 are partially closed.

Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms

After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.

Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe

The World Meteorological Organization reports fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.

Homeless advocates in North Bay open cold weather shelters

Homeless advocates in the North Bay are working to make sure everyone has a place to escape overnight lows that will be near and below freezing Monday night.

Oakland Zoo to reopen on Friday, Glowfari event extended

Oakland Zoo officials announced the zoo will reopen to the public Friday, February 3. In addition, the Glowfari attraction will be extended through March 4. 

Winter is coming: Freeze warning in effect throughout Bay Area counties

A freeze warning is in effect throughout the Bay Area from Sunday night to Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

California farmers trying to assess damage after massive winter storms

Farmers in California, who had been hoping for an end to the drought, are now trying to deal with flooded fields and damaged crops after this winter's massive rains.

Wipeout: Huge waves crash into crowd at Hawaii surf competition

Dubbed the “Super Bowl of Surfing," the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational returned for the first time in seven years with huge waves and gigantic swell.

Crews to bring in 200 boulders, fabric to shore up West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz

Crews are going to bring 200 tons of boulders and fabric to protect the exposed cliff side on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, until they can figure out a permanent solution.

Few homeowners have flood insurance in California

In California, only about 230,000 homes and other buildings have flood insurance policies, which are separate from homeowners insurance. That means only about 2% of properties are covered against flooding.