San Francisco beaches crowded on Labor Day as temperatures heat up
A lot of beachgoers wanted to get out early in the day to beat the crowds on Labor Day.
A lot of beachgoers wanted to get out early in the day to beat the crowds on Labor Day.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures thousands as survivors dig through rubble
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
Northern Lights possible in Midwest, northern US on Labor Day
An eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
An eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
Why fall should actually begin on September 1
Fall might not officially begin until Sept. 22 with the autumnal equinox, but meteorologists and climatologists actually consider Sept. 1 the beginning of autumn.
Fall might not officially begin until Sept. 22 with the autumnal equinox, but meteorologists and climatologists actually consider Sept. 1 the beginning of autumn.
Fall has gotten hotter in 98% of U.S. cities: Here's where it's worst
New data shows nearly every U.S. city is warming. Here’s where temperatures have risen the most during the fall season.
New data shows nearly every U.S. city is warming. Here’s where temperatures have risen the most during the fall season.
Warm Labor Day
Labor Day will be warm, with cooler temps starting on Tuesday.
Labor Day will be warm, with cooler temps starting on Tuesday.
What are the worst times to travel home on Labor Day?
The Labor Day holiday weekend is coming to an end, and the last thing you want is to ruin that relaxed and refreshed feeling after taking one last summer vacation by getting stuck in heavy traffic on your way home.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is coming to an end, and the last thing you want is to ruin that relaxed and refreshed feeling after taking one last summer vacation by getting stuck in heavy traffic on your way home.
One more hot day
Our hot stretch will soon be coming to an end. Labor Day should be the last hot day. Highs should range from the upper 60s at the coast to near 100 inland.. A Heat Advisory is still in effect for Solano County. Significant cooling moves in by midweek.
Our hot stretch will soon be coming to an end. Labor Day should be the last hot day. Highs should range from the upper 60s at the coast to near 100 inland.. A Heat Advisory is still in effect for Solano County. Significant cooling moves in by midweek.
Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season
Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.
Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.
Day two of the holiday hot spell
The unseasonably hot weather continues today with afternoon highs 5-15 degrees above average. Highs will range from 70 degrees at the coast to 101 inland. A repeat expected for Labor Day Monday before a gradual cool down begins. If you're escaping to the coast for the weekend, be prepared for an increase in sneaker waves and rip currents through Monday night.
The unseasonably hot weather continues today with afternoon highs 5-15 degrees above average. Highs will range from 70 degrees at the coast to 101 inland. A repeat expected for Labor Day Monday before a gradual cool down begins. If you're escaping to the coast for the weekend, be prepared for an increase in sneaker waves and rip currents through Monday night.
Cal Fire gears up for peak wildfire season in Bay Area
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
The sizzle is on for the Labor Day weekend
Mostly sunny skies and highs 10-20 degrees above average will take center stage for the holiday weekend. If you're heading to the coast to cool off, sneaker waves and rip currents are on the rise with through Monday night. Stay cool and stay safe.
Mostly sunny skies and highs 10-20 degrees above average will take center stage for the holiday weekend. If you're heading to the coast to cool off, sneaker waves and rip currents are on the rise with through Monday night. Stay cool and stay safe.
Lottery opens for homeowners to retrofit their homes for earthquake safety
Homeowners worried about the next big earthquake might be able to get up to $3,000 to help prepare their homes for the big one.
Homeowners worried about the next big earthquake might be able to get up to $3,000 to help prepare their homes for the big one.
Evacuations ordered as Peter Fire burns in Lake County
Evacuations were ordered Friday for a Lake County community after a vegetation fire broke out near the unincorporated town of Kelseyville, officials said.
Evacuations were ordered Friday for a Lake County community after a vegetation fire broke out near the unincorporated town of Kelseyville, officials said.
How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Labor Day weekend warming up
The heat is on for the unofficial end of summer weekend. Today runs a little warmer with the hottest day expected to be on Saturday. Afternoon highs today range from mid 60s near the shore to low 90s inland.
The heat is on for the unofficial end of summer weekend. Today runs a little warmer with the hottest day expected to be on Saturday. Afternoon highs today range from mid 60s near the shore to low 90s inland.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
Mostly sunny for Giants game
The Giants game will be mostly sunny for the first inning and partly cloudy by the 7th inning. Temps in the 60s.
The Giants game will be mostly sunny for the first inning and partly cloudy by the 7th inning. Temps in the 60s.