Major rains along with record snow pack could amount to danger

California has not seen rain like we're having in many years. That's extremely helpful to filling the Golden State's water starved dams. But too much of a good thing requires intense oversight and management, round the clock, by reservoir and dam operators.

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.

Cloudy, warmer

Steve Paulson says today will be cloudy and warmer. Heavy rains return Saturday and Monday.

2 saved from top of truck amid flooding, heavy storms in the Bay Area

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 43-year-old Daphne Fontino of Ukiah, Calif. was found in a car submerged in floodwaters in Forestville on Wednesday morning, the Sonoma County sheriff's office said. Fontino had apparently made an emergency call to say her car was filling with water on Tuesday, according to the county sheriff.

High winds

Steve Paulson says today will see high winds and a steady light to moderate rain.