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Valley Water Declares Emergency as Region Braces for El Niño Storms

Valley Water has declared an El Niño emergency, following last month’s statewide emergency proclamation, to accelerate storm readiness for the anticipated severe winter weather across Santa Clara County and coastal California. The declaration enables Valley Water to take immediate actions to prepare for, prevent, or mitigate threats associated...

Santa Clara County, CA · 17d
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Wet Pattern and Heavy Mountain Snow Target California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado Late October as Rain Chances Spread to Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas

DENVER, CO — Confidence is growing in a much wetter pattern across large portions of the western United States and the Great Plains during the final week of October, with the active setup potentially continuing into early November. A persistent trough near the West Coast is expected to steer repeated rounds of Pacific moisture inland, bringing lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow from California and the Pacific Northwest into the Great Basin and Rockies.

Utah · 18d

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As Flood Preparedness Week Begins, DWR Calls on All Californians to Prepare for an El Niño-Driven Winter

With Increased Potential for Strong Winter Storms This Year, Californians Are Urged to Take Basic Steps Now to be Flood-Ready. Sacramento, Calif. – As California marks the start of Flood Preparedness Week, a record-setting El Niño is raising the odds of a wetter-than-average winter and heightened flood risk statewide. With major storms possible in the months ahead, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is calling on all Californians to take simple steps now to prepare for flooding emergencies.

California · 17d
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Santa Cruz County issues partial mask order, Kelvin wave pushes up local sea levels

A Kelvin wave has pushed local sea levels unusually high recently. Trade winds across the equator usually push water west towards Indonesia. But some years those winds break down. Director of the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz Michael Beck says when that happens, westerly winds can...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 21d
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Sacramento, California Weather: November Outlook Oct. 26–Nov. 1

Sacramento faces midweek rain chances before a potentially cooler start to November.

Sacramento, CA · 18d

The Independent

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California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate as blaze destroys coastal homes

Your browser does not support the video tag. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate on Friday as a fast-moving wildfire, driven by strong winds, destroyed at least six high-value coastal properties in Southern California. Thick black smoke, visible from miles away, rose above tennis courts and swimming pools while crews tackled burning houses in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County. Several residents sprayed their buildings with water before obeying evacuation orders. Two firefighters were taken to hospital with heat-related injuries, according to officials. Authorities have not yet disclosed what started the blaze, which remained under a square mile in size by Friday evening. "Had these winds been a little bit stronger, a little bit different direction, this could have been a whole lot worse," said San Clemente Mayor Rick Loeffler. Howard Hart, a councilmember for San Juan Capistrano, said he and his wife soaked their roof and relocated propane canisters away from their property before leaving on Friday with a packed bag. Laura Hart said she has not had to leave her home because of a wildfire in more than 50 years of living in the area. A traffic sign alerts motorists about the Norte Fire, seen in the background

San Juan Capistrano, CA · 20d

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New climate assessment details risks from the Sierra to the Central Valley

California · 18d

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KGW Forecast: Sunrise, Monday, October 19, 2026

California · 18d

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California Winter Outlook 2026-27: LA Rain, Sierra Snow Outlook

Los Angeles and San Diego face increased rain chances while Northern California trends warmer.

California · 21d

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From Bone Dry Conditions and Strong Winds to Moderate Rain, Possibly Heavy for Some: Mid Next Week

From bone dry conditions with strong gusty winds bringing fires short term into Southern CA towards a cooler and wetter pattern is likely across California and the interior Southwest during October 20 through 22nd timeframe (at least. The setup is an upper level trough from Alaska moving south along the West Coast is expected to develop into a low pressure (cut off) system near California before progressing inland. Confidence is higher in the overall pattern change than in exact rainfall totals, with Southern California’s most likely rain window centered on Wednesday and Thursday, October 21 and 22nd. The storm’s track will determine where the heaviest precipitation develops, but support for a meaningful change from the current heat and dry conditions continues to strengthen. We seriously need it to stop those fires and any new ones.

California · 21d

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California beaches close as unusually high ocean water levels raise concerns

Planning a beach day? Along Southern California, the ocean pushed beyond the shoreline this weekend, flooding streets and prompting temporary closures as powerful surf and unusually high water levels combined. The trouble intensified as Post-Tropical Storm Rachel reached Baja California on Saturday night. Even after the storm weakened, its swells...

California · 22d

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Punishing heat waves are becoming more common in California. Most schools aren’t prepared

This article first appeared in EdSource. At Parkway Elementary School in Sacramento, students climb on logs beneath 58 new trees, explore flowering plants and use outdoor spaces as an extension of their regular classrooms. But it didn’t always look that way: the majority of the schoolyard used to be covered...

California · 20d

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The 1989 earthquake that collapsed part of the Bay Bridge started under a Santa Cruz redwood forest, and you can hike to the spot

The epicenter of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake sits in a quiet, second-growth redwood forest outside Aptos, marked by nothing but a simple sign. Here's how to hike to it, and what else is hiding in the same canyon. The post The 1989 earthquake that collapsed part of the Bay Bridge started under a Santa Cruz redwood forest, and you can hike to the spot appeared first on California is for Adventure .

Santa Cruz, CA · 22d

CBS 8

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Governor declares state of emergency over Tropical Storm Rachel damage in California

San Diego County, CA · 21d

13News Now

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Crews work to contain California wildfires

Southern California, CA · 19d

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5.1 Million Acres Burned By Wildfires

The new wildfires in California, driven by Santa Ana winds, drought, and heat, remind us of what has happened across the country in 2026. Over five million acres have burned, which is a record year to date. And there are over two months to go.

California · 20d

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Power shutoffs in Kern amid heightened fire danger

Strong winds and low humidity have prompted Public Safety Power Shutoffs from PG&E and Southern California Edison

Kern County, CA · 21d

Paso Robles Daily News

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Highway patrol urges residents to prepare for El Niño, use caution on wet roads

– The California Highway Patrol Coastal Division on Wednesday, Oct. 14, urged residents to prepare for heavy rainfall, potential coastal flooding and hazardous driving conditions as forecasts call for a strong El Niño this winter. “With El Niño bringing severe weather our way, keeping our coastal communities safe is...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 20d