Atmospheric river storm slams NorCal; Bay Area sees widespread flooding
A third day of an atmospheric river storm has inundated Northern California and the Bay Area, flooding creeks, roads, and low-lying areas across the region.
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A third day of an atmospheric river storm has inundated Northern California and the Bay Area, flooding creeks, roads, and low-lying areas across the region.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
The Bay Area and Northern California were seeing the impacts of a storm fueled by a strong atmospheric river and intensified by a bomb cyclone off the Pacific Northwest coast.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
U.S. Coast Guard crews were kept busy over the weekend, rescuing 16 people in five separate emergencies in the Bay Area and along the Monterey coast.
The recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was leading by a nearly two-to-one margin in early returns Wednesday morning.
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California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have banned forcing inmates to work as a form of punishment, the Associated Press projects.
The California Air Resources Board voted Friday to approve changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels.
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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has lost his reelection battle against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, the Associated Press projects.
The ballot measure repeals Proposition 8, which California voters approved in 2008 to define marriage as between a man and a woman in the state's constitution, stripping same-sex couples of the legal right to marry.
Firefighters are continuing to battle lightning-sparked fires in three Central California counties on Wednesday, including a fire that has caused extensive damage to a historic Gold Rush town.
Firefighters on Wednesday are continuing to battle several lightning-sparked wildfires in Central California that led to evacuations.
Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 66-58 for their fourth straight win to close in on becoming the first expansion team to earn a playoff berth in an inaugural season.
A wildfire known as the 6-5 Fire has scorched homes in a historic California Gold Rush town that was settled around 1850 by Chinese miners.
A sprawling crater at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again, marking the 32nd episode of volcanic activity at the site since December.
Firefighters are continuing to battle lightning-sparked fires in three Central California counties on Wednesday, including a fire that has caused extensive damage to a historic Gold Rush town.
Firefighters on Wednesday are continuing to battle several lightning-sparked wildfires in Central California that led to evacuations.
Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 66-58 for their fourth straight win to close in on becoming the first expansion team to earn a playoff berth in an inaugural season.
A wildfire known as the 6-5 Fire has scorched homes in a historic California Gold Rush town that was settled around 1850 by Chinese miners.
A sprawling crater at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again, marking the 32nd episode of volcanic activity at the site since December.
A Facebook group called Pacifica Whalespotting was created a few years ago so people could take in the beauty together. There are now 35,000 members in the group.
The Golden State Valkyries will be taking on the New York Liberty Tuesday night as they fight to avoid a season series sweep.
Home buyers may soon face even more competition. For the first time since 2017, the country is seeing a spike in foreign investors, with a significant number of international buyers focusing on California.
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A minor earthquake struck Central California on Labor Day, with some shaking being felt in parts of the Bay Area, officials said.
The San Francisco 49ers have announced the schedule on which jerseys they will wear in 2025, which included an apparent response to the hot conditions often experienced at Levi's Stadium during the early weeks of the season.
About 10 homes in Woodside were evacuated after a vehicle fire spread to vegetation, shutting down Interstate 280 on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
For the first time in its history, San Anselmo has instituted paid parking on its main commercial street. That, in itself, would be enough to make people angry, but it is the system they chose for payment that has a lot of people frustrated.
Authorities in Napa County announced that evacuation orders and warnings connected to the Pickett Fire have been lifted, as firefighters approach full containment.
Authorities in Marin County announced the arrest of a Peninsula man suspected of stealing a check worth more than $15,000 and depositing the funds into his account.
Fire crews were called to a fire on Dale Court just before 1:30 a.m. and arrived to find a double-wide mobile home on fire.
Around 6 p.m., officers were sent to the 2000 block of Ascot Parkway for a report of a vehicle being possibly vandalized. According to police, they were informed that the person had multiple outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants.
Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 66-58 for their fourth straight win to close in on becoming the first expansion team to earn a playoff berth in an inaugural season.
Some fireworks ignited in the infield on Tuesday night at Coors Field in the game between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants. Pitcher Kyle Freeland was ejected after getting into a shoving match with several players from the Giants.
The Golden State Valkyries will be taking on the New York Liberty Tuesday night as they fight to avoid a season series sweep.
For the first time in weeks, Jennings was on the field, dapping up the 49ers front office and coaching staff, namely, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
The San Francisco 49ers have announced the schedule on which jerseys they will wear in 2025, which included an apparent response to the hot conditions often experienced at Levi's Stadium during the early weeks of the season.
Authorities in Marin County announced the arrest of a Peninsula man suspected of stealing a check worth more than $15,000 and depositing the funds into his account.
A two-car crash in Newark left several people seriously injured on Sunday night, and police said they suspect alcohol may be a factor in the crash.
A San Mateo County man has been arrested and a gun restraining order was issued after he allegedly made threats targeting a member of a local church, authorities said.
An unidentified White man was found dead, lying in a pool of blood, according to police.
Officers were called around 4:15 p.m. about a stabbing on the 300 block of Fulton Street. When they arrived, they found a woman who had been stabbed and had serious injuries. She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
For the first time in its history, San Anselmo has instituted paid parking on its main commercial street. That, in itself, would be enough to make people angry, but it is the system they chose for payment that has a lot of people frustrated.
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A series of wildfires sparked by lightning has caused destruction in Tuolomne and Calaveras counties, in the state's historic Gold Country. Claudette Stefanian reports.
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