Aug 09 New study shows how climate change is driving wildfire season to start earlier in California By Gavin D. Madakumbura, Alex Hall, The Conversation Parts of California are seeing fire season start more than 10 weeks earlier now than in the 1990s. Two authors of a new study explain how climate warming has been driving this trend and why it's likely to continue. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 5:33 ‘When It All Burns’ recounts a historic megafire season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots By John Yang, Claire Mufson The Gifford Fire in Southern California has reached “megafire” status, burning an area bigger than Atlanta. Megafires, which burn more than 100,000 acres, have become increasingly common in recent years. A new book, “When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in… Continue watching
Aug 08 Trump administration seeks $1B settlement from UCLA, White House official says By Jocelyn Gecker, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, a White House official said Friday, weeks after the Department of Justice accused the school of antisemitism and other civil rights violations. Continue reading
Aug 08 Texas Democrats decamp to California as Republicans warn of more escalations By Jim Vertuno, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Friday as Democratic lawmakers continued their walkout to block a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle… Continue reading
Aug 08 Thousands evacuate from fast-growing brush fire north of Los Angeles By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday afternoon and grew to more than 7.6 square miles (19.7 square kilometers) by 11 p.m., according to the Ventura County Fire Department. Continue reading
Aug 06 Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Aug 05 WATCH: Trump signs executive order on 2028 Olympic task force By Seung Min Kim, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The 2028 Games will be the first Olympics to be hosted by the U.S. since the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Continue reading
Aug 05 Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play By Bill Barrow, Nadia Lathan, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The nation’s two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power in Washington and threaten President Donald Trump’s agenda at… Continue reading
Jul 30 Former Vice President Harris will not run for California governor in 2026 By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028. Continue reading
Jul 30 Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California after 8.8 magnitude quake hits Russia’s Far East without major damage By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has hit off Russia's sparsely populated Far East. Authorities warned the risk from the 8.8 magnitude quake could last for hours, and millions of people potentially in the path of the waves were… Continue reading