Heavy fog covered much of the San Joaquin and southern Sacramento valleys early Monday. A dense fog advisory also warned of similar conditions in the interior valleys of the East Bay and North Bay. The National Weather Service office in Hanford said visibility was ranging from 200 feet to zero feet. Motorists...
Freeway Destruction Rampage Ends in Arrest Near Dos Palos
DOS PALOS — A man who may have been high on methamphetamine smashed into eight cars on two Northern California freeway on New Year’s Day, repeatedly ramming some with his pickup truck and injuring three people before plunging his pickup truck into an irrigation ditch and breaking into a home,...
What Follows Rain in Valley Winters? Fog, of Course.
After a wet start to December, including more than a half-inch of rain Sunday, the Fresno area is expected to dry out. But watch out for fog. The forecast from the National Weather Service-Hanford calls for little or no rain. That may change over the weekend, especially over the Sierra...
Fresno Rainfall Record Tied, More Rain Ahead
Keep your umbrella and raincoats handy. After Fresno tied a 67-year-old rainfall record Sunday with 0.78 inches, the National Weather Service-Hanford forecast calls for more rain before this storm wanes Thursday, followed by the arrival of a new storm on Friday. In addition, the Sierra Nevada will continue to experience...
‘Slow Your Pace, It’s Not a Race’ When Driving In Fog
When driving in the fog this winter, Caltrans encourages you to "Slow Your Pace, It's Not a Race." "Not only is fog dangerous to drive in, but it can turn deadly when people drive too fast," said Sharri Bender Ehlert, the district director for Caltrans."While getting to your destination on time is...