A series of small earthquakes shook the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

San Francisco rests on the tip of a peninsula along the northern California coast; it's flanked by the San Francisco Bay to the east ... though the area is enjoyed for its bounty of local ...

A powerful, atmospheric river-driven storm is hitting California's coast today, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds and feet of Sierra snow. The storm is expected to persist through Friday.