2 men die in Sonoma County while using gas generator during storms

Two men have died in Sonoma County during the storms while using a gas-powered generator in their home, the sheriff's office said.

California mostly out of 'extreme' drought category thanks to recent storms

California has moved out of the "extreme" drought category and now falls under the "severe" category, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Sinkholes continue to swallow up roadways throughout the Bay

From Daly City to Santa Cruz County, to Oakland, to San Mateo County-sinkholes continue to swallow cars and cause traffic nightmares in parts of the Bay Area after nearly two weeks of relentless rain. 

PG&E dismantles fallen transmission tower in San Jose, thousands still without power in South Bay

PG&E's crews have been working since Tuesday to disassemble this transmission tower in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. A large Eucalyptus tree fell and destroyed the tower and at least three other power poles in the area came down during the storm.

Enjoy the break in the rain while you can, it won't last

In the midst of all the flooding and torrential rain in Northern California, Thursday's weather provided a break from the recent rainy days. However, this break may be short-lived as the Bay Area and parts of Northern California are expecting more wet weather Friday and throughout the weekend.

San Francisco crews working to remove downed trees and branches

San Francisco's department of public works crews have been busy working to tend to trees that have been damaged by two weeks of stormy weather.

Rep. Swalwell tours East Bay storm damage, calls for more federal assistance

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) took a closer look at some of the damage recent storms caused in his East Bay district. A portion of A Street, a major thoroughfare that connects Hayward and Castro Valley, was washed away by the rain and surging in San Lorenzo Creek. 

California tornado snaps trees with 90 mph winds

A tornado touched down in Milton, Calif. with powerful winds that damaged many trees on Wednesday.

Storm-weary Californians clean up, brace for another torrent

From the San Francisco Bay Area down to Los Angeles, Californians had little time to rest between assessing damage from the last storm and preparing for the next.

'We haven't found him yet:' Dad has no closure on 5-year-old son washed away in California flood

Brian Doan described both the pain and gratitude he's feeling two days after his 5-year-old son, Kyle, was washed away in raging California floodwaters when he and his mother were on their way to school.

Tree topples on vacant Foster City church, Jeep

As Thursday sees a break in the rain, cities across the Bay Area are dealing with the problem of falling trees. One such tree fell in Foster City.

California mobilizes Swift Water Rescue Teams statewide

The state of California has mobilized 31 special rescue teams across the state to help with flooding and other emergencies caused by the recent storms.

2 saved from top of truck amid flooding, heavy storms in the Bay Area
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California has put all of these Swiftwater rescue teams on standby. Officials found two people standing on top of a gray pickup truck that was surrounded by rushing water. Their vehicle started getting filled with water that was flowing and ended up being in a riverbed. Oakland firefighters rolled out long ladders and ran support groups for safety, with one being used as a temporary bridge.

Deceased woman found in submerged car, Sonoma sheriff says

The body of a 43-year-old woman was found in a car submerged in floodwaters in Forestville on Wednesday morning, the Sonoma County sheriff's office said. 

Nearly 100 California state parks closed because of storms

Nearly 100 California state parks are closed or partially closed because of the state's relentless storms, which have wreaked havoc since the day after Christmas. 

Search for 5-year-old boy swept away in California flood waters turns up one Nike

It's been two days since a 5-year-old California boy was swept away by raging floodwaters. Rescue crews aren't giving up on the search for him and on Wednesday went out again when the visibility and weather conditions improved.