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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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

California Gov. Newsom proposes tapping reserves and cutting spending to close nearly $38 billion deficit

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

The proposal Newsom is laying out Wednesday outlines how he wants to spend taxpayer dollars and other state money for the fiscal year starting July 1.

Appeals court blocks California law banning guns in most public places from taking effect

By Associated Press

A new California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places was once again blocked from taking effect Saturday as a court case challenging it continues.