The state Department of Water Resources announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28 it has raised the allotment of requested supplies delivered by the State Water Project from 15% to 20%, which amounts to a total allocation of about 526,709 acre-feet for Southern California water agencies for 2025, or just under 172 billion gallons of water.

The incoming storms follow what has been an exceptionally dry January for the Bay Area, with the lack of rain having an impact on the region's water supply.

Dangerous flooding and landslides are possible over the next few days as moist air from Hawaii approaches the US west coast.

The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days from Friday through Tuesday because of how back-to-back storm systems will bring waves of rain and snow that can affect outdoor activities and travel.

The body of a fisherman who reportedly fell into a Northern California river and was possibly swept under the ice on Tuesday has been recovered, authorities said Wednesday afternoon.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The weather forecast for the Sacramento region as well as the rest of Northern California will have rain and snow with some stronger winds Saturday. The weather from Friday to Sunday will be wet during a weekend which often has high impacts for activities. The rainy pattern looks to continue next week, too.

A warm, wet storm originating in Hawaii will be pulled north toward California bringing heavy rain and localized flood risk.

The atmospheric river's effects are expected to last at least through Tuesday, one meteorologist told Newsweek.

Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility.

Instead of major fires the Golden State will be delt with major rainfall with precipitation amounts that could reach over half a foot over the next week.

The California infernos were baptism by fire in Washington politics for Reps. Luz Rivas, George Whitesides and Laura Friedman.

Financial challenges from the organization that oversees race wagers means no bets can be made on horse races at the Big Fresno Fair.