1 dead, half a million without power in Northwest
SEATTLE (AP) — A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least …
Bay Area weather
What is a ‘bomb cyclone’? The weather term back in the spotlight as West Coast prepares for a storm – The Mercury News
By PATRICK WHITTLE | Associated Press A powerful storm is bearing down on the West Coast and bringing with it a scary-sounding weather term – bomb cyclone. Bomb cyclone is …
Cold mornings, rain ahead for Bay Area
Bay Area residents should prepare for chilly mornings this week, with temperatures dipping into the 40s inland and around 43 degrees in downtown San Francisco. Tuesday morning will be brisk, …
Is fire season over? Depends where you live, experts say
Winter rains have started. Temperatures are dropping. Is California’s fire season over? It depends where you live, experts say. Much of the northern part of the state, generally from Interstate …
Power shut off for thousands of Bay Area customers during red flag warning weather – The Mercury News
More than 16,000 Bay Area customers went without power Wednesday as Pacific Gas & Electric took precautions to lessen the chances of sparking a wildfire as most of the region …
Dolphin Restaurant razed, storm-damaged Santa Cruz Wharf repairs underway – The Mercury News
SANTA CRUZ — The Dolphin Restaurant, which has called the Santa Cruz Wharf home for more than 50 years, was demolished bit by bit Wednesday to make room for necessary …
How full are California’s reservoirs heading into the winter rainy season?
The weeks around Halloween in California usually bring cooler weather, Christmas decorations appearing in stores, leaves to rake and umbrellas opening for the first time since spring. So far this …
Power shutoffs begin in Bay Area as winds rise, humidity falls
OAKLAND — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. on Thursday night started turning off the power in parts of the Bay Area as high winds and low humidity arrived in the …
Burning to learn: What wildfire research shows us about how to save a home
RICHBURG, S.C. — In densely built towns, wildfires can trigger a deadly domino effect, with flames leaping from home to home until an entire neighborhood is destroyed. How does construction …
A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for California and the US
By Mary Gilbert | CNN Meteorologist Fall is in full swing, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially one that could feel considerably different than last …