SUMMARY: A severe storm in the Pacific Northwest is causing major concerns as 16 inches of rain are forecasted for areas north of San Francisco and southwestern Oregon through Friday. Wind-related incidents have already resulted in at least one death, and a woman narrowly escaped injury when a tree crashed into her home. Fire officials struggle to remove the fallen tree, possibly needing a crane. In the aftermath, hundreds of thousands are without power, and San Francisco crews distribute sandbags. Officials warn residents to take the storm seriously, despite last year’s excessive rainfall. Jared Hill reports for CBS News.

There’s serious concern for flash flooding and rock slides on the west coast after a bomb cyclone brought an incredible amount of rain and snow to the region.

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SUMMARY: Susan Smith, convicted in 1994 for killing her two sons, was denied parole after a hearing in South Carolina. Smith, now 53, tearfully expressed remorse for driving her minivan into a lake with her 3-year-old and 14-month-old sons strapped inside, initially claiming carjacking. Nine days later, she confessed to the murders. During the hearing, Smith’s family, including the children’s father, opposed her parole, highlighting her choices and actions. Prosecutor Tommy Pope also argued she has shown no genuine remorse. Smith remains serving a life sentence and will be eligible for parole again in two years.

On Wednesday, a South Carolina mother, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, was denied parole.

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/susan-smith-parole-denied/101-79847c86-c033-4517-998d-693fe5b48c5f

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SUMMARY: As colder weather approaches, fire officials report an increase in heating-related fire calls. The Deputy Chief of the Rogers Fire Department emphasizes that one in seven winter fires is caused by heating equipment, particularly space heaters, which should be kept at least three feet away from flammable materials. Homeowners should ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functional and have a fire extinguisher rated for B and C fires. Local hardware stores are stocked with winter essentials like detectors and fire extinguishers. Preparedness is key to keeping families safe during the winter season.

Fire officials urge cold weather preparation as temperatures drop

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