Southern California wildfires force 80,000 to flee as utility company faces scrutiny
Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.
Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.
THURSDAY FORECAST: Patchy AM fog, clear skies in the afternoon
Mark Tamayo has your Bay Area forecast for this evening, Wednesday Oct. 18, and for the week ahead.
Mark Tamayo has your Bay Area forecast for this evening, Wednesday Oct. 18, and for the week ahead.
Hurricane Zeta surges inland, causing flooding, power outages along Gulf Coast
An average season sees six hurricanes and 12 named storms. This extraordinarily busy season has focused attention on climate change, which scientists say is causing wetter, stronger and more destructive storms.
An average season sees six hurricanes and 12 named storms. This extraordinarily busy season has focused attention on climate change, which scientists say is causing wetter, stronger and more destructive storms.
'This is the goal': Mountain lion burned in California wildfire released after month of treatment
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
Chilly, foggy morning; sunny later
Steve Paulson said it will be a chilly and foggy morning; sunny later. Temps in the 70s
Steve Paulson said it will be a chilly and foggy morning; sunny later. Temps in the 70s
Zeta re-strengthens as a hurricane and takes aim on the Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Zeta re-strengthened into a hurricane early Wednesday as Louisiana braced for the 27th named storm of a historically busy Atlantic hurricane season.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Zeta re-strengthened into a hurricane early Wednesday as Louisiana braced for the 27th named storm of a historically busy Atlantic hurricane season.
PG&E finds 130 damage sites from windstorm, reenergization continues
As PG&E crews inspect some 17,000 miles of de-energized power lines, looking for damage, they must inspect every inch and make every repair before re-powering an area served by the lines.
As PG&E crews inspect some 17,000 miles of de-energized power lines, looking for damage, they must inspect every inch and make every repair before re-powering an area served by the lines.
Wildfire claims little girl’s prized baseball card collection, first responders step in
A generous offer of support from the South Bay Tuesday for some of California's younger wildfire victims.
A generous offer of support from the South Bay Tuesday for some of California's younger wildfire victims.
PG&E customers in Montclair frustrated with inaccurate alerts on power shutoffs
Jeff Diamond, the owner of Farmstead Cheeses & Wine in Oakland's Montclair Village, has not been able to open this week. Not because of COVID-19, but because power has been out due to the Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Jeff Diamond, the owner of Farmstead Cheeses & Wine in Oakland's Montclair Village, has not been able to open this week. Not because of COVID-19, but because power has been out due to the Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Mostly sunny forecast, no sign of rain
Fire danger is beginning to come down a bit but there's still no rain in sight. Wednesday starts off cool and it will be mostly sunny.
Fire danger is beginning to come down a bit but there's still no rain in sight. Wednesday starts off cool and it will be mostly sunny.
Calls for PG&E to collect data on vulnerable Californians impacted by shutoffs
Since first initiating the shutoffs in 2019, some researchers and community groups said the utility has failed to highlight the impact of power shutoffs on medically vulnerable California communities.
Since first initiating the shutoffs in 2019, some researchers and community groups said the utility has failed to highlight the impact of power shutoffs on medically vulnerable California communities.
PG&E says there's evidence power shutoff prevented wildfires
PG&E operations specialist Mark Quinlan said during an online update that there's evidence the power shutoff may have prevented wildfires.
PG&E operations specialist Mark Quinlan said during an online update that there's evidence the power shutoff may have prevented wildfires.
Red Flag warning
Steve Paulson says there's a Red Flag warning until 5 p.m. But weather conditions are better today. Sunny and dry.
Steve Paulson says there's a Red Flag warning until 5 p.m. But weather conditions are better today. Sunny and dry.
300-acre vegetation fire shuts down Highway 12 in Suisun City
The fire is burning outside of the Travis Air Force Base South Gate between Scally Lane and Walters Road.
The fire is burning outside of the Travis Air Force Base South Gate between Scally Lane and Walters Road.
Bay Area dodges bullet during Sunday night wind event
High fire danger remains, but the overnight hours last night saw firefighters beat back 27 new small fires from a powerful wind event.
High fire danger remains, but the overnight hours last night saw firefighters beat back 27 new small fires from a powerful wind event.
Berkeley hills evacuees express no regrets in fleeing fire danger
The Doubletree Berkeley Marina Hotel served as at least one unofficial evacuation point Sunday night and Monday for many residents of the Berkeley hills.
The Doubletree Berkeley Marina Hotel served as at least one unofficial evacuation point Sunday night and Monday for many residents of the Berkeley hills.
Hurricane Zeta: Wind, rain lash Mexico coast as storm nears
Zeta — the earliest ever 27th named storm of the Atlantic season — was centered about 45 miles (70 kilometers) south-southeast of Cozumel island, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Zeta — the earliest ever 27th named storm of the Atlantic season — was centered about 45 miles (70 kilometers) south-southeast of Cozumel island, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Arctic Sea ice isn't freezing in October for 1st time on record
Arctic sea ice melt season typically lasts from March until September, before sea ice begins to freeze over again. But this year, the sea ice is not recovering as expected.
Arctic sea ice melt season typically lasts from March until September, before sea ice begins to freeze over again. But this year, the sea ice is not recovering as expected.
Even modest rainfall can cause dangerous debris flows in wildfire burn zones: study
When fire moves through a watershed, a waxy seal is created that prohibits water from penetrating the soil, causing it to run off the surface and take debris with it.
When fire moves through a watershed, a waxy seal is created that prohibits water from penetrating the soil, causing it to run off the surface and take debris with it.
East Bay regional parks will remain closed due to fire danger
Wind gusts are expected to reach 60-70 mph in some parts of the Bay Area on Tuesday evening.
Wind gusts are expected to reach 60-70 mph in some parts of the Bay Area on Tuesday evening.