Sneaker wave and falling redwood tree nearly takes out Sonoma family of 3

A sneaker wave and redwood tree nearly crushed a Sonoma family of three as they walked along Black Sands Beach in Humboldt County's Lost Coast last month. One of them sustained multiple fractures to their pelvis and was in the ICU for six days.

California gets battered again with rain and snow; dry days ahead

More rain and snow fell during the weekend in storm-battered California, making travel dangerous and prompting new evacuation orders over flooding concerns along a swollen river near Sacramento.

BART slows trains during wet weather, riders should expect delays

Commuting has been difficult for many in the Bay Area, including riders of BART. Officials said to expect delays as trains run slower during wet weather.

California storms: National Guard joins search for missing boy swept away in flood

Over the weekend, the National Guard joined the search for a missing 5-year-old boy who was swept away in flood waters. On Sunday, the Sheriff's office said weather conditions were unsuitable for search activity, as rain continued to pummel the area.

Why California is prone to mudslides and which areas are most vulnerable

Relentless storms from a series of atmospheric rivers have saturated the steep mountains and bald hillsides of California this month. Here's a look at why the state is prone to mudslides and which areas are most vulnerable.

Bay Area storms: rain continues to wallop area, taking homes with it

As rain continued over the weekend, the Bay Area dealt with mudslides, downed trees, and disappearing roads. Many residents have had to leave their homes due to the destruction.

Golden Gate Bridge lanes reopened from overturned semi: Caltrans

Caltrans reports the Golden Gate Bridge has reopened lanes in both directions following its closure due to an overturned semi-truck.

Felton Grove evacuated amid severe flooding

The latest wave of rain prompted Santa Cruz County to issue an evacuation order for the community of Felton Grove this morning. The San Lorenzo River, hit 21.7 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains community, just one inch shy of major flood stage, according to the National Weather Service.

Some Monterey County residents warned not to consume water due to contamination

Monterey County authorities released a notice Saturday warning some residents not to consume water in their area due to contamination from recent flooding.

Weekend storms could bring more outages, lightning

Downed trees, mudslides and power outages continued around the Bay Area Friday as people prepared for yet another round of storms that will be rolling into the region over the weekend. 

Santa Clara Co. issues evacuation warning for watershed areas of Uvas Reservoir, Pacheco Pass River Basin

Santa Clara County emergency response officials issued a new evacuation warning Friday evening for residents living in the watershed areas of the Uvas Reservoir, Pacheco Pass River Basin, and U.S. Highway 101 and Bolsa Road in the southern part of the county.

Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms expected

Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms are expected this weekend. Officials continue to monitor the Salinas River but, so far, the two main highways leading to the Monterey Peninusla has avoided closure.

Mudslide and tree fall force 19 Fairfax residents to evacuate

This may be a harbinger of things to come to many hillside communities. Nineteen people who live in this three-building, six-unit complex, at the foot of a very steep hillside, have been evacuated from a cul-de-sac just off Olema Drive in Fairfax.

Monterey Peninsula could be cut off by Salinas River flooding

The rising Salinas River is putting nearby communities at risk from flooding and could cut off the Monterey Peninsula from the mainland.

49ers tight end George Kittle tweets at PG&E that he's been without power for 4 days

California's storms don't care whether you're famous. Your property can flood and your travel might be blocked even if you're a movie star. Or a football player.