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 …
California 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 …
Weather conditions turn favorable as crews ‘button up’ the Mountain fire in Ventura County – The Mercury News
The perfect storm of high winds and dry conditions that facilitated the Mountain fire’s rapid spread in Camarillo will not be an issue this week as humidity rises and wind …
Fire crews gain greater control over Mountain fire on Sunday, as containment reaches 31% – The Mercury News
Favorable weather conditions helped fire crews gain more control over the Mountain fire in Ventura County that has destroyed 134 structures and damaged dozens more, authorities reported Sunday. Crews increased …
Gusty Santa Ana winds bring high fire risk and power shutoffs across Southern California – The Mercury News
A red flag warning was in place Wednesday for the Inland Empire and Valley areas of Southern California as unusually strong, dry Santa Ana winds created optimal weather conditions for …
25 million California residents face ‘life-threatening’ fire warning – The Mercury News
By Karina Tsui | CNN Powerful winds that fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California this week are expected to pick up momentum on Thursday –– worsening conditions for firefighters who …
California wildfire grows to 14,148 acres, burning homes and causing injuries, evacuations
Strong winds helped push along a wildfire in Ventura County that quickly grew to 14,148 acres by Wednesday evening, Nov. 6 — causing injuries, prompting evacuations and burning dozens of …
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 …
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean – The Mercury News
MEXICO CITY — Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it grows more powerful, …
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 …