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A storm is bringing heavy rain to Southern California, causing flooding concerns, evacuation warnings, and challenging first responders, while the Rose Parade proceeds despite the forecast of rain.
A winter storm in New Jersey brought heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain, leading to dangerous road conditions, a state of emergency, and travel bans, especially affecting Bergen County and local businesses.
A strong storm system in California is easing but still poses risks of mudslides, flooding, high surf, and avalanches, prompting evacuations and emergency responses across the state.
A large fire broke out at a commercial building in San Pedro, Los Angeles, causing flames to shoot through the roof; firefighters responded to the scene, and no injuries or evacuations have been reported, with the cause under investigation.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California to aid recovery from six severe weather events in 2025, including windstorms, tsunamis, fires, monsoon storms, and mudslides across multiple counties, enabling access to state resources for affected communities.
More than a dozen people at a sober living and recovery center in Tarzana became sick after exposure to an unknown substance, with six hospitalized and others treated on scene.
A brief lull in weather is ending as heavy storms are expected to hit California's North Coast again, with a Flood Watch in effect through Friday due to saturated soils and high waterways, risking renewed flooding, landslides, and power outages.
Heavy rain and flooding in California have resulted in at least one death in Redding, with flood watches issued for 41 million people across the state as an atmospheric river causes severe weather conditions, including flash floods, road closures, and power outages, with worsening conditions expected through the week.
A large sinkhole in Shropshire, England, measuring about 50 by 50 meters, has swallowed two canal boats, prompting a major rescue operation. No injuries have been reported, and the situation is now stable, with emergency services working to ensure safety and investigate the cause of the breach.
A large sinkhole in Shropshire, England, measuring about 50 by 50 meters, has swallowed two canal boats, prompting a major rescue operation. No injuries have been reported, and the situation is now stable, with emergency services working to secure the area and investigate the cause of the breach.
Power was largely restored in San Francisco after a massive outage affected 130,000 customers, caused by a fire at a PG&E substation and resulting in widespread disruptions including transit and business closures, with ongoing efforts to fully restore service.
A massive power outage in San Francisco affected over 130,000 homes and businesses, with around 20,700 still without power as of Sunday. The outage, caused by a fire at a PG&E substation, led to widespread disruptions including transit delays and closures, but PG&E has stabilized the grid and expects no further outages.
A major power outage in San Francisco affected 130,000 homes and businesses, primarily in the northern neighborhoods, caused by a fire at a PG&E substation. The blackout led to widespread closures, transit disruptions, and safety advisories, with PG&E working to stabilize the grid.
A power outage affected over 100,000 customers in San Francisco, impacting neighborhoods, traffic lights, and BART stations, with restoration times uncertain and the cause unspecified.
Clackamas County has issued multiple evacuation notices due to severe flooding along the Clackamas River and surrounding areas, with some areas under 'Go Now!' alerts requiring immediate evacuation, while others are on alert to prepare for potential flooding. Residents are advised to follow emergency plans, evacuate quickly if instructed, and stay updated through official channels.