Some California Counties Ban River Recreation Because of Dangerous Conditions Several counties have banned recreation on rivers that flow from the Sierra Nevada because of swift currents and fatalities.
Atmospheric River Threatens California With Floods Amid Snow and Heavy Rain Officials warned of inundated streets and overflowing rivers. Strong winds could also knock down trees and power lines.
Parched California Misses a Chance to Store More Rain Underground Torrential rains could have helped to replenish depleted aquifers, but some say state bureaucracy, designed to distribute water fairly, has stood in the way.