California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed
California is beginning 2025 with a solid start to the winter snowpack, but more storms are needed to keep the state's water supplies on track.
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California is beginning 2025 with a solid start to the winter snowpack, but more storms are needed to keep the state's water supplies on track.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
The National Weather Service said "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where snowfall is forecast to continue into the beginning of the week.
CBS New York meteorologist John Elliott said "very intense snow" will hit communities along the Great Lakes, Plans and Midwest regions as upwards of 6 feet of snow is forecast.
NOAA has released its seasonal outlook for the 2024-25 winter months, which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern.
A blizzard that brought this season's biggest snowfall to California's Sierra Nevada eased slightly on Sunday, but more unstable weather was expected.
The most powerful Pacific storm of the season has started barreling into the Sierra Nevada. Team coverage from Madisen Keavy, Paul Heggen and Kelsi Thorud. (2-29-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Officer Jeremy Linder with Caltrans in Placer, Nevada, and Sierra counties on the blizzard warnings and what people experiencing this climate for the first time can be prepared for. (02-29-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Saturday's rainfall was relatively light but heavier rain was predicted for Sunday and officials are keeping a close watch on the Guadalupe River in San Jose.
Researchers say the number of western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, likely due to how wet it was.
The gator was found with his heart "beating three beats per minute."
December 21 marks the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, but soon, more sun will fill the skies.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above average ocean temperatures this winter due to strong El Niño conditions, meaning there is a potential for stronger winter storms in the Bay Area as well.
Local beekeepers say the prolonged wet winter reduced honey production, making it difficult for bees to get enough food or pollen, as well as increasing the number of opportunistic viruses impacting hives.
The calendar may show spring is halfway to summer, but it's still snowing in California.
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
Portions of Vermont, Utah and California have seen record snowfall this year. The extended snow season makes for more skiing opportunities, but increases the risk of avalanches. Elise Preston has more.
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.
Residents in Felton Grove in the Santa Cruz Mountains are under evacuation warning with heavy rain expected overnight. Kenny Choi reports. (3-9-23)
Yosemite National Park is closed due to severe winter conditions, the National Park Service announced Saturday.
Team coverage of the widespread impacts from the high winds that blew across most of the region Tuesday (2-21-2023)
Average winter temperatures across most of the country are on the rise, putting water resources at risk and threatening cold weather culture in the era of climate change.
The hazards of a bomb cyclone can be multifaceted and vary based on the location and speed of the storm. Here's what to know.
The EMBER proposal would force residents to clear any vegetation within 5 feet of a home, and it would go into effect at the end of this year.
A truck driving slowly along Pearmain Street in Oakland was caught on camera dumping thousands of gallons of an unknown sludge all over the road.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said calls about a fire began just after 7 p.m.
A pair of Napa County homeowners are questioning the county's commitment to fire prevention in an area that has become known for its wildfire risk.
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
The EMBER proposal would force residents to clear any vegetation within 5 feet of a home, and it would go into effect at the end of this year.
A truck driving slowly along Pearmain Street in Oakland was caught on camera dumping thousands of gallons of an unknown sludge all over the road.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said calls about a fire began just after 7 p.m.
A pair of Napa County homeowners are questioning the county's commitment to fire prevention in an area that has become known for its wildfire risk.
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Peter Stiehler rises before dawn on weekdays, cooking and serving a hearty breakfast so dozens of people experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County can start their day right.
A fourth grader from San Francisco is one of 24 students from around the country and the world headed to the NBA Draft in New York City, but not to play basketball. They're competing in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.
The Golden State Valkyries are set to host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the first ever matchup between the two teams Thursday night.
The EMBER proposal would force residents to clear any vegetation within 5 feet of a home, and it would go into effect at the end of this year.
A truck driving slowly along Pearmain Street in Oakland was caught on camera dumping thousands of gallons of an unknown sludge all over the road.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said calls about a fire began just after 7 p.m.
They recently published the first edition of the "Black Youth Development Book," described as a "directory for Black-led education programs for youth in Oakland."
A memorial sculpture park honoring the first Black family to own a home in the city of Piedmont is once again gaining momentum, with Oakland artist and landscape architect Walter Hood ready to bring his design to life.
It is being called the Ranch Place Fire, and it is now 100 percent contained. But the fire came less than 20 feet from some homes.
The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
A man facing deportation has been indicted on federal charges after he allegedly assaulted three Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a Bay Area facility last month.
A vegetation fire that started in the hills of East San Jose on Tuesday afternoon is 100% contained, officials said Wednesday morning.
A notice nailed to a tree says San Jose will be conducting abatement of illegal encampments in this area and warns people that they are trespassing and must remove their property.
A pair of Napa County homeowners are questioning the county's commitment to fire prevention in an area that has become known for its wildfire risk.
Santa Rosa police are looking for two men they suspect attacked another man in January, sending him to a hospital with multiple face injuries.
Cal Fire announced it will suspend residential burn permits in the North Bay for the remainder of the dry season starting Monday.
Agriculture officials in Marin County are alerting property owners and arborists to be on the lookout for a tiny invasive beetle that attacks oak trees, after the insect was detected last month in Novato.
A security guard at a San Francisco Bay Area mall has been arrested on multiple charges for allegedly running over a juvenile with a private security vehicle during an incident last week.
A fourth grader from San Francisco is one of 24 students from around the country and the world headed to the NBA Draft in New York City, but not to play basketball. They're competing in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.
The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
The Golden State Valkyries are set to host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the first ever matchup between the two teams Thursday night.
Rikki's opened less than a week ago but is already seeing success.
Gabriel Arias hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and doubled in the ninth on a night when San Francisco celebrated new slugger Rafael Devers at every chance, and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled the fun by beating the Giants 3-2.
A truck driving slowly along Pearmain Street in Oakland was caught on camera dumping thousands of gallons of an unknown sludge all over the road.
City leaders in Oakland have approved a program to install automated speed cameras in over a dozen locations, in an effort to improve traffic safety.
A man facing deportation has been indicted on federal charges after he allegedly assaulted three Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a Bay Area facility last month.
The attack happened in the San Francisco Marina District on Friday, the DA's office said.
Police said that around 12:30 p.m., police responded to Christmas Tree Point Road for a report of vandalism.
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo said it has curtailed its robotaxi service in San Francisco following immigration enforcement protests in the city's Financial District Sunday evening, which led to one of its vehicles being vandalized.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
A warning to anglers who eat their catch from the San Francisco Bay, fish pulled from the waters may contain dangerous levels of so-called "forever chemicals."
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The Chevron Richmond refinery is flaring, forcing a Community Warning System (CWS) Level 1 notification on Saturday, the refinery said in a post on Facebook.
The EMBER proposal would force residents to clear any vegetation within 5 feet of a home, and it would go into effect at the end of this year.
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
The Bay Area Council Economic Institute has released some striking data about the potential impact of mass deportations on the state economy.
The Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth does not violate the 14th Amendment.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Most of the instructors and clientele at Banana Yoga identify as gender expansive — an umbrella term for those who don't fit neatly into the male or female box.
Two teens were arrested on suspicion of assault and a hate crime following an attack at a Pride Month event in Redwood City on Wednesday.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, leaving the LGBTQ community conflicted about showing up to the nation's capital amid an administration that has targeted them.
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
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.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
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.
Andrea Nakano reports on Berkeley passing the EMBER proposal, which establishes strict fire safety regulations. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Sara Donchey reports on the Somersville Fire in Antioch. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
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