Feb 04 Another atmospheric river blows into California, causing floods and power outages By Christopher Weber, Associated Press The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers drenched Northern California on Sunday, flooding roads, knocking out power to tens of thousands and leading forecasters to warn of possible hurricane-force winds and mudslides as it slowly heads south over the coming days. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 3:21 News Wrap: U.S. vows ‘sustained’ military response to Iran-backed attacks In our news wrap Sunday, U.S. officials say they are not done yet with their military response in the Middle East, another atmospheric river threatens California with flooding and mudslides, Moscow-appointed officials say Ukrainian shelling killed at least 28 people… Continue watching
Feb 03 What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good, the bad and how they’re changing By Qian Cao, The Conversation Forecasters warn of dangerous conditions as another powerful atmospheric river takes aim at California. While these storms are dreaded for the damage they can cause, they are also essential to the region’s water supply. Continue reading
Feb 02 California’s piers are being battered by rising seas and frequent storms. Can the iconic landmarks be saved? By Julie Watson, Haven Daley, Associated Press Rising seas and frequent storms are taking their toll on California's iconic public piers and raising questions about the future of the landmarks. Continue reading
Feb 01 6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence in California’s illegal pot market By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press Illegal growing and sales have thrived in California despite years of legal operations that were expected to stamp it out. The killings discovered Jan. 23 provided a reminder of the violence that can come with illicit cannabis activity. Continue reading
Feb 01 Atmospheric river drenches California, with another expected on Sunday By John Antczak, Associated Press Heavy rain and gusty winds that began hitting the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday moved south and arrived in Los Angeles in time to snarl the Thursday morning commute. Continue reading
Jan 27 Avian flu devastates California’s poultry farms as new wave of outbreaks roils industry By Terry Chea, Associated Press A year after the bird flu led to record egg prices and widespread shortages, the disease known as highly pathogenic avian influenza is wreaking havoc in California, which escaped the earlier wave of outbreaks that devastated poultry farms in the… Continue reading
Jan 23 How survivors of one of California’s largest wildfires are moving forward By Kerry Klein This winter marks three years since the Creek Fire was fully extinguished, but trauma still follows many of the fire’s survivors. There are harrowing stories, from people who made screaming 911 calls, or the parents who lost track of their… Continue reading
Jan 17 Billionaire backers of new California city reveal map and details of proposed development By Janie Har, Associated Press The Forever California company plans to submit paperwork Wednesday to ask voters on the November ballot to allow them to build the city on agricultural land now protected. Continue reading
Jan 11 California ski resort reopens as workers clear debris from deadly avalanche By Associated Press The California ski resorts Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows are reopening with a focus on safety a day after an avalanche killed a skier and injured three others. Continue reading