As Tuesday’s storm approached Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area, the system developed two “eyes,” or areas of low pressure, that danced around each other and intensified dangerous winds.
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Death toll rises to 5 as wild California storm passes, leaving heightened flood risk
The remarkable “bomb cyclone” storm is losing energy as it moves southeast, but it could still cause damage and flooding, especially in the already soaked Central Valley.
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‘A shameful situation’: Angry mountain residents trapped by snow ask why help took so long
San Bernardino County’s mountain communities are still far from recovered almost two weeks since the start of back-to-back monster winter storms. Officials say they’ll be better prepared next time.
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COVID emergency declarations are ending. What does that mean for California?
Transitioning out of the COVID emergency phase could eventually spell the end of universal access to free vaccines, treatments and tests.
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Half Moon Bay suspect lived at mushroom farm where shootings occurred
For at least three years, the suspected gunman — identified by authorities as Chunli Zhao, 66 — worked and resided in trailers at Mountain Mushroom Farm along State Route 92 in Half Moon Bay, the site of the first attack, law enforcement officials said. According to Half Moon Bay Vice Mayor Joaquin Jimenez, the suspect lived with farmers who were attacked in Monday’s deadly rampage at two locations.
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Santa Cruz County, other parts of California in for ‘quick shot of rain’ before drier weather arrives
A series of atmospheric river storms that dropped record-breaking rain and unleashed chaos across California will end with a whimper this week.
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California braces for more storms. When will they hit and how bad will they be?
Northern California, already battered by severe flooding, is expected to be at higher risk than Southern California as more rain rolled in Friday.
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Lookout PM: What will Saturday bring? Have you seen ‘Potzilla’?
Northern California, already battered by severe flooding, is expected to be at higher risk than Southern California as…
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Will XBB.1.5, the latest Omicron subvariant, fuel another California COVID surge? What we know
The latest Omicron subvariant, perhaps the most infectious yet, has gained a foothold in California. Officials say its growth advantage is worrisome.
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Death toll rises to 18, cleanup continues as another storm targets California
The latest storm threatens to further swamp California, already reeling from widespread flooding, mudslides, washed-out roads and downed power lines.