After long hiatus, rain returns

Yes, that was the sound of raindrops on rooftops you heard overnight. Reports InMenlo rainfall watcher Bill Russ: “How about a surprise .1″ in my gauge this morning, the first measureable rain since november 20th. My season-to-date total is now 2.1″ and that compares to 4.65″ the same date in 2010. ” With the rain comes more leaves off the trees, creating carpets of gold, such as one at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton.