Preparing for disaster in wake of Northern California earthquake

First responders said Thursday's earthquake and tsunami warning was a reminder to prepare for the next big quake. That includes making sure that you're insured to cover any damage from a major quake.

Northern California communities give a sigh of relief from minimal earthquake damage

The day after a 7.0 earthquake struck Humboldt County, it is apparent that it did remarkably little damage considering the quake's magnitude. This is welcome news for Northern California communities who exhaled a collective sigh of relief. 

Emergency responders say tsunami warning response went 'according to plan'

Thursday's tsunami warnings stretched from Oregon down to the Monterey Coast. According to the National Weather Service, a broad warning was necessary.

Northern California coast endures 7.0 earthquake, dodges tsunami

There is no other way to say it, California's North Coast dodged one of nature’s biggest bullets. Hours after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department was responding to calls.   

California earthquake alerts: How to get notified before a quake strikes

After a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rattled areas near Humboldt County and prompted tsunami fears Wednesday morning, residents are being reminded again to not let these earthquakes "catch you off guard" by staying alert and in the know with earthquake warning systems.

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Humboldt County, tsunami warning canceled

A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, causing chaos, especially among coastal communities from the Golden State to Oregon. 

BART resumes service after 7.0 earthquake rattles Humboldt County

BART has temporarily stopped service in all directions through the Transbay Tube after a major earthquake has rattled parts of Northern California Thursday morning. 

Tsunami warning along Northern California coast canceled, Bay Area residents react

A Tsunami warning was in effect on Thursday stretching from the California-Oregon border south down to Davenport in Santa Cruz County. The National Weather Service (NWS) estimated a tsunami could hit San Francisco at 12:10 p.m. 

Hazy, mild temps
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Today will be hazy with mild temps. No rain until at least Dec. 15.

More clouds on the way
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High clouds, linked to a weakening system, will greet most of the Bay Area Thursday morning. Mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast. The mild to warm pattern continues. Highs should range from the low 60s to the low 70s. Another batch of clouds could move in Saturday. Sunshine returns Sunday. -Mark

Hazy sunshine
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Today will see hazy sunshine and temps in the 70s.

8,500 feet of floodwalls nearly complete in San Jose

Valley Water is nearing completion on the first phase of a massive floodwall project to protect residents and homes for future flood events.

Mild to warm forecast
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No big changes to our forecast. The dry weather stretch continues. Mostly sunny skies will highlight your Wednesday forecast. Highs should range from the low 60s to the low 70s. Have a great Wednesday! -Mark

Hazy and warm
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Today will be hazy and warm, with highs in the 70s.

Dry and mild Tuesday
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Expect another cool start to the day Tuesday before afternoon highs soar into the 60s and low 70s.

First Spare The Air of the season today
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This morning we are joined by high clouds, cool temps, and good to moderate air quality. By afternoon air quality is expected to be slightly unhealthy for sensitive groups with a Spare The Air alert in place for today. Afternoon highs will be several degrees above average. Happy Sunday! ~ Rosemary

Dry stretch continues
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For the first time in the last several days, we do not have any Frost Advisories issued for the Bay Area. We are expecting another round of chilly temperatures (30s and 40s) Sunday morning High clouds will continue to stream in during the afternoon. Sunday highs should range from the low 60s to the low 70s. A Spare the Alert has been issued for Sunday and Monday. Wood burning, in most cases, is not permitted. The dry weather stretch continues into next week. Have a great Sunday! -Mark

Frosty start followed by seasonal highs
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Starting the morning with freezing temperatures inland east bay and north bay. Partly sunny skies and low to mid 60s will greet us for the afternoon. A modest warming trend continues into next week. Have an enjoyable Saturday! ~Rosemary

Cold start
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Today will see frost in the morning. Afternoon highs in the 60s.