Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped in California avalanche that leaves 10 more missing

Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped in California avalanche that leaves 10 more missing

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled a blizzard in an effort to reach six cross-country skiers still alive but stranded Tuesday after an avalanche in rugged Northern California mountains left 10 other skiers missing as slide danger remained high. Search and rescue crews were dispatched to Frog Lake in the … Read more

The storm headed toward Southern California for the New Year’s holiday, with evacuation warnings in place

The storm headed toward Southern California for the New Year’s holiday, with evacuation warnings in place

After rain soaked Southern California over Christmas, another storm will hit the region this week, starting on New Year’s Eve. Rain is expected to arrive after midnight, and anyone heading out for an early morning commute Wednesday should prepare for light conditions. “If you have to drive tomorrow morning, give yourself plenty of time because … Read more

Northern California could see 8 consecutive days of rain. Here’s when it starts

Northern California could see 8 consecutive days of rain. Here’s when it starts

Something happened in San Francisco on Tuesday that hasn’t happened in almost a month. It rained. On Wednesday morning, Bay Area weather stations recorded the first measurable precipitation in 27 days. It’s an impressive streak, especially considering it took place in what are typically two of the wettest months of the year It was the … Read more