Turkey earthquake: Why it was so destructive and deadly
While new buildings in cities like Istanbul, Turkey were designed with modern earthquake standards in mind, the area of southern Turkey where a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday had not been seismically retrofitted.
Here’s a look at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.
Bay Area men worry about loved ones in Turkey's massive quake
The Bay Area is home to thousands of people from Turkey and of Turkish descent. On Monday, two men spoke about waiting anxiously for news about their loved ones following a massive earthquake.
Bay Area groups raising funds for victims of Turkey-Syria earthquake
A prayer was held Monday on the Peninsula for the victims of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey, and Syria.
Landslide threatens neighborhood in Orinda, one home already taken downhill
A landslide continues to threaten a beautiful hillside neighborhood in Orinda as crews work to see what can be done before there’s even more destructive movement. A magnificent house now lies at least thirty feel below where it was and in complete shambles.
After Biden's visit, some residents express concern about rebuilding in Santa Cruz County
Dozens of people came out Thursday night to find out what they need to do get back on their feet. People say they need temporary housing; they need help with clean up, and they need the money to rebuild.
Bay Area storms: rain continues to wallop area, taking homes with it
As rain continued over the weekend, the Bay Area dealt with mudslides, downed trees, and disappearing roads. Many residents have had to leave their homes due to the destruction.
Some Monterey County residents warned not to consume water due to contamination
Monterey County authorities released a notice Saturday warning some residents not to consume water in their area due to contamination from recent flooding.
Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms expected
Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms are expected this weekend. Officials continue to monitor the Salinas River but, so far, the two main highways leading to the Monterey Peninusla has avoided closure.
Mudslide and tree fall force 19 Fairfax residents to evacuate
This may be a harbinger of things to come to many hillside communities. Nineteen people who live in this three-building, six-unit complex, at the foot of a very steep hillside, have been evacuated from a cul-de-sac just off Olema Drive in Fairfax.
Major rains along with record snow pack could amount to danger
California has not seen rain like we're having in many years. That's extremely helpful to filling the Golden State's water starved dams. But too much of a good thing requires intense oversight and management, round the clock, by reservoir and dam operators.
U.S. Army clears debris making way for ships to safely travel the Bay
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Bay Area to fish out the most dangerous debris ahead of next major rains before it threatens all watercraft including giant tanker ships.
San Anselmo nursery school crushed by fallen oak tree
A much loved, San Anselmo three-quarter century day school, finds itself looking for new digs because a massive oak tree, felled by the storms, slammed into it, leaving it homeless for now.
Rescue teams on storm standby ahead of storm
Swift water and urban rescue teams in Marin County may be busy during the storm battering the region.
Bay Area rains: Trouble everywhere
Torrential rains struck all over the Bay Area, creating all kinds of havoc, especially with traffic and trees, faster than first responders were comfortable with. We spent a long day on the roads, finding trouble almost everywhere. It was a tour of the Bay in disaster mode.
Earthquake stopped sale of Rio Dell home, now unsafe and red-tagged
Shane and Jacqui McIntosh were in the process of selling their Rio Dell home when the earthquake struck Humboldt County, causing their home to become unsafe and uninhabitable.
Magnitude 3.3 earthquake rattles East Bay
Another earthquake rattled the East Bay on Wednesday, this time in Union City.
Despite healthy rain, California's water supply still ailing
The recent rains gave local reservoirs a little breathing room as they struggle to obtain additional sources to replenish their dwindling reservoirs.
North Bay braces for powerful weekend rainstorm
Though Pacific Gas and Electric has ample spare trucks in its North Bay service yards, most of the fleet is already strategically placed out in the field, awaiting the weekend storm.
Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway
Lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island of Hawaii, scientists said Thursday, a development that was a welcome reprieve for motorists who depend on the road.