California's snowpack remains below average despite powerful storms in early February
California's snowpack remains below average despite several powerful storms providing a boost in February.
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California's snowpack remains below average despite several powerful storms providing a boost in February.
California water officials reported a good start to the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada but are also saying more snow is needed through the rest of winter to stay on track.
The blockbuster blizzard that dropped six to 10 feet of snow in early March likely has links to climate change. Kelsi Thorud reports. (3-7-24)
Ski resorts and Yosemite National Park were closed as California’s most powerful storm of the season bore down on the Sierra Nevada Friday. Team coverage. (3-1-24)
Elizabeth Cook spoke with Dr. Andrew Schwartz with the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab Thursday afternoon. (2-9-24)
The latest statewide snow survey shows California's water supply potential continues to improve after a slow, dry start to the rainy season, according to officials with the state's Department of Water Resources.
February has been good for the Sierra Nevada snowpack and climate experts are hopeful this week's storms could bring it back to normal. Max Darrow reports. (2-18-24)
With the web-footed walk that happens in snowshoes, Sean de Guzman, manager of the state snow surveys and water supply forecasting unit in the Sierra Nevada, performed the season's second snow survey Tuesday.
On Saturday, stormy, near-whiteout conditions in parts of the Sierra were a welcome sight for the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab.
Sara Donchey reports on the results from the first snowpack measurement of the year (1-2-2024)
Unpredictable winters force California ski resorts to make adjustments to keep up with warming seasons and lack of snow.
While there are safety warnings for rivers across California, whitewater fans are now enjoying a dream season. Wilson Walker reports. (6-30-23)
While river levels have been a cause for concern among residents and individuals, professionally guided rafting companies are becoming a top choice to travel safely.
Temperatues are finally rising in Lake Tahoe while vacationers and local residents are gearing up for the summer season. Reporter Brady Halbleib shows us what to expect after a winter of historic snowpack.
A number of Lake Tahoe-area state parks and campgrounds will be closed during the busy Memorial Day weekend because of the historic snowpack in the Sierra, park officials said Wednesday.
Hundreds of travelers flocked to Yosemite Thursday before the park shuts down Friday and through the weekend over flood concerns.
California will provide 100 percent of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack
Only remnants of California's three-year drought remain after winter's epic storms.
The latest statewide snowpack measurement from the California Department of Water Resources is another indication that the tremendously wet winter might have been too much of a good thing.
The slopes are open for summer, at least in Northern California.
Researchers say the wet weather this winter, including last week's rare snowstorm, is an encouraging sign that the state may finally be emerging from years of drought. But they caution that it would be premature to declare the drought over just yet. Devin Fehely reports.
The higher elevations of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County saw plenty of snow on Friday, and people made sure to see it for themselves.
A blustery weekend storm added to California's big mountain snowpack, leaving icy conditions in the Sierra Nevada early Monday.
Wednesday’s Sierra snowpack measurement is giving a clearer picture of just how much last month's storms have helped. Interview with Andrew Schwartz of the Central Sierra Snow Lab.
The mountain snowpack that supplies a significant amount of California's water got an incredible boost from recent powerful storms and is outpacing the state's wettest season on record, state water officials said Wednesday.
Trans joy took over The Green Room in San Francisco with music, food and awards for people in the community.
Police in Novato are on the search for a suspect who vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck early Saturday morning.
Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele scored twice, Andrei Kuzmeko had a goal and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings set a team record for home victories in a season, beating the San Jose Sharks 8-1 on Sunday night.
The Trump administration's 25% tariffs on imported passenger cars and light trucks are having a noticeable effect on car buyers, as many rushed to dealerships this weekend to make their purchases before the new tariffs take effect.
A woman was killed and a driver and minor were injured in a crash in Oakland Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Trans joy took over The Green Room in San Francisco with music, food and awards for people in the community.
Police in Novato are on the search for a suspect who vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck early Saturday morning.
The Trump administration's 25% tariffs on imported passenger cars and light trucks are having a noticeable effect on car buyers, as many rushed to dealerships this weekend to make their purchases before the new tariffs take effect.
A woman was killed and a driver and minor were injured in a crash in Oakland Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A shooting in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood is under investigation after multiple were taken to the hospital Sunday evening.
Trans joy took over The Green Room in San Francisco with music, food and awards for people in the community.
A shooting in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood is under investigation after multiple were taken to the hospital Sunday evening.
For the second time in three years, a local youth hockey team is traveling to compete for a national championship and this is a team that is accustomed to travel.
The Bay Area began Sunday with some light rain, and although it's expected to ease up, isolated and scattered showers are possible in the afternoon.
San Francisco firefighters responded to a fire at a commercial building area early Saturday morning.
The Trump administration's 25% tariffs on imported passenger cars and light trucks are having a noticeable effect on car buyers, as many rushed to dealerships this weekend to make their purchases before the new tariffs take effect.
A woman was killed and a driver and minor were injured in a crash in Oakland Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Some businesses in Oakland are trying to figure out what to do about the Athletics season.
As the special election on April 15 draws closer, the two front-runners, Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor, are actively engaging with the community in different parts of the city.
On Saturday, those who fought in that conflict gathered at the USS Hornet in Alameda for a ceremony marking National Vietnam War Veterans Day and they reflected on what lessons may have been learned or forgotten.
A man in San Jose was shot and killed Saturday evening, police said.
Many residents had to relocate Saturday night after a water pipe burst in a San Jose apartment complex.
Matthew Muller, who is serving a 40-year sentence for the kidnapping of Denise Huskins, was sentenced to two consecutive life terms Friday by a Santa Clara County judge in connection with a pair of 2009 home invasions in Mountain View and Palo Alto.
With the union worker strike over, VTA bus service resumed Friday morning, with light rail services likely to restart on Monday.
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrests of six suspects -- including four juveniles -- in connection with a crime spree that involved multiple armed carjackings, strong-armed robberies, sideshow activity and more.
Police in Novato are on the search for a suspect who vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck early Saturday morning.
Bay Area car dealerships are expected to be busy this weekend as buyers seek to close deals, as the Trump administration's looming tariffs on imported vehicles may soon take effect, possibly as early as next week.
A crash shut down traffic on northbound U.S. Highway 101 near Cloverdale on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police in Rohnert Park are concerned that there may be alleged victims in their city of a San Francisco social media personality who was just federally indicted for allegedly producing child sex abuse material, the Department of Public Safety said Wednesday.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies have arrested a teenager who is suspected of attacking a school principal during a confrontation near campus Thursday morning.
Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele scored twice, Andrei Kuzmeko had a goal and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings set a team record for home victories in a season, beating the San Jose Sharks 8-1 on Sunday night.
Brandin Podziemski scored 27 points and the Golden State Warriors rang up their highest total of the season in a 148-106 rout of the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.
For the second time in three years, a local youth hockey team is traveling to compete for a national championship and this is a team that is accustomed to travel.
Julio Rodríguez hit a towering 438-foot, two-run homer in the sixth to give Seattle the lead, and Bryan Woo pitched six dominant innings and the Mariners beat the Athletics 2-1.
Matt Chapman hit a two-run homer and Heliot Ramos homered for the second time in the series as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3.
Police in Novato are on the search for a suspect who vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck early Saturday morning.
A shooting in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood is under investigation after multiple were taken to the hospital Sunday evening.
A man in San Jose was shot and killed Saturday evening, police said.
A jury on Thursday convicted a man who held a family hostage in their Lafayette home in 2022 of multiple felonies.
Authorities in Alameda County have arrested a man and recovered thousands of dollars in stolen Lego sets following a burglary at a comic book store in Castro Valley last week.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, especially here in the Bay Area, one lab is working to use AI technology to find the next effective weight loss drug.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors is one step closer to banning youth under the age of 16 years old from riding certain electric bikes after approving the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, especially here in the Bay Area, one lab is working to use AI technology to find the next effective weight loss drug.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
The City of San Jose will soon start billing residents for calling 911. It's called a "first responder fee" and would be charged when someone needs medical attention from the fire department.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Tuolumne County Public Health officials on Tuesday warned about possible measles exposure at a high school and an emergency room.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
As the special election on April 15 draws closer, the two front-runners, Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor, are actively engaging with the community in different parts of the city.
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Noted hip-hop/soul producer and co-founder of the Jazz Is Dead project, Adrian Younge leads a 10-piece ensemble playing songs from his "Something About April" trilogy at the Cornerstone in Berkeley Tuesday night.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
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A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Trans joy took over The Green Room in San Francisco with music, foods, and awards for people in the community.
One person was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound and three other victims self-admitted to the hospital.
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