The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down northeast of Clovis with damage consistent with EF1 strength. Schools briefly sheltered in place and nearby counties saw wind damage.

Morning showers and a chance of thunderstorms; clearing to mid‑60s by the afternoon.

Managers at Lake Mendocino cut spring releases to preserve reservoir storage for drinking water and salmon after a drier-than-expected start to the season.

A wildfire named the Loop Fire was reported Monday in Mono County on U.S. Forest Service land. Containment and cause remain unknown.

Showers and a chance of thunderstorms linger across San Francisco through Tuesday. Expect slick roads, gusty south winds and small craft advisories.

A magnitude‑7.4 quake struck off Miyako, Japan, prompting tsunami advisories along the Sanriku coast. Authorities and Pacific warning centers were monitoring potential waves and aftershocks.

CAL FIRE says fire.ca.gov is the authoritative source for active incidents, evacuation orders and aircraft tracking as spring fires burn across California.

Rain returns April 20 with gusty southerly winds and a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday. Expect slower commutes, choppy bay waters and localized ponding in low spots.

Light but messy rain will reach Southern California this week, making Tuesday commutes slick while the Bay Area and Central Coast could get up to 1–1.5 inches.

Mostly sunny Sunday with highs near 67°F. Rain returns Monday–Wednesday with thunderstorm chances.

A new study finds wildfires are burning later into the night across North America, adding hundreds of potential burning hours to California seasons.

Sunny Saturday gives a brief warm-up; rain and possible thunderstorms arrive Monday–Tuesday with minor North Bay flood risk.

Environment groups sued Granite Rock, alleging repeated polluted discharges from its A.R. Wilson quarry into the Pajaro River and toward Monterey Bay.