Landslide Sends Home Into River, Thousands Lose Power As Storm Hits

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

An atmospheric river slammed into the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, causing flooding, power outages, a landslide, and havoc on the roads, including a full closure of US 101 in Sonoma County. A person in San Francisco was injured by a falling tree, according to the fire department. An update on their condition is not immediately available.

A flood watch remains in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday.

As of 3 p.m., about 27,000 PG&E customers in Northern and Central California were without power.

The brunt of the storm hit the North Bay.

215pm: Here is an update on the latest radar imagery. Rain continues into the evening with a chance of isolated thunderstorms into the evening hours. There is still a flood potential with high wind threats and rain showers and storms along the cold frontal rain band. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/73ASh6Lt75
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) February 4, 2025

Home Slides Into Russian River
Amid heavy rains, a mudslide caused the home to slide into the waters of the Russian River.

Flood Warning Issued For Russian River At Johnson's Beach
The warning— upgraded from an earlier flood watch — remains in effect until further notice for the Russian River in Sonoma County.

12,000+ Without Power In San Mateo County: PG&E
PG&E crews contended with dozens of unplanned outages Tuesday in San Mateo County, and more wind and rain is in the forecast.

4K Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Marin County
PG&E crews contended with dozens of unplanned outages Tuesday as forecasters braced for 70 mph wind gusts and thunderstorms.

Hospital Janitor Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Employee
A jury found a janitorial supervisor sexually abused and assaulted a subordinate while working at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital.

Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting
The suspect has been booked into Santa Rita Jail.

7 South American Organized Crime Network Members Arrested: Sheriff's Office
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office reports that this group travels the country, mostly targeting Asian business owners.

Mail Truck Crashes Into Pole, Causing Major Injuries & Road Closure
A USPS truck crashed into a utility pole on Morgan Territory Road in unincorporated Livermore Tuesday afternoon.

Woman Hits Sign, Drags It For A Mile
She was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run.

1 Dead In Warehouse Fire
More than 40 firefighters battled the fire.