Tag: storms
Wind Is Messy And Hazardous
UNITED STATES—Arborists become more popular after storms. That is when consequences of negligent tree maintenance become more apparent. Wind dislodges limbs and destabilizes whole...
Living Without Power
UNITED STATES—You don’t realize the good that you have until you don’t have it. Recent bad weather in my region caused me to lose...
Officials Order Inspection Of High-Rises
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco officials ordered an inspection of façades for buildings that are 15 stories or taller and that were built after 1998 on...
Storms Cause Flooding In Bayview District
SAN FRANCISCO—Several homes in the Bayview neighborhood were red-tagged due to flooding and mudslides on Saturday, December 31 forcing residents out of their homes.
The...
Storms Delay Crab Season
SAN FRANCISCO—Crab fishing season could be delayed due to anticipated storms in the Bay Area. Commercial Bay Area crab season officially opened on Saturday,...
Crew Repairs Potholes After Soggy Weather
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco’s Public Works’ pothole-repair crew worked throughout Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 to fix the streets for a safer ride....
“Geostorm” Lacks Believability
HOLLYWOOD—I am just like any other spectator, I love a great disaster flick, but in recent years we’ve seen quite a few. Rather it...
Wet Weather Returns To SF
SAN FRANCISCO—Wet weather is expected to return to the San Francisco area on Wednesday, January 18. Storms are expected in the forecast for the...
Recent Rainfall Helps California Drought
SAN FRANCISCO—Recent storms in California have caused damage throughout the state and in San Francisco. The rainfall has been filling reservoirs all across the...
Expanded Temporary Winter Shelters For El Nino Storms
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced on March 10 expanded shelters for the homeless living on the streets during anticipated wet El...