A more intense atmospheric river is expected to arrive over California on Monday, bringing damaging winds along with heavy precipitation. Flash flooding and debris flow are possible over recently burned areas. Officials warned about an increasing risk of avalanches as snow piles up in the mountains.
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Northern California towns tally earthquake damage as residents still lack power, water
More than 14,000 people were still without electricity and 3,000 without water across Humboldt County a day after a 6.4 earthquake hit the region.
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At least 2 dead, 11 injured in 6.4 earthquake in far Northern California
Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking…
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Not even soaking rain can ease fire risk in a California hit by record heat, dry landscape
Though the recent rains have helped tame some active blazes, it’s too soon to say goodbye to this year’s fire season.
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California pushed to the limit by a relentless heat wave that broke the mold
All-time record temperatures. Hot nights. Broiling beaches. Here’s why this California heat wave was so extreme.
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A vicious ‘heat dome’ is broiling California, causing heat waves that keep getting worse
The high-pressure system over most of California is expected to bring record-breaking temperatures, part of a “self-perpetuating” system that is becoming more extreme as climate change worsens.
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San Francisco D.A. revokes plea deals, toughens policies on fentanyl cases
Interim San Francisco D.A. withdraws plea deals offered by Chesa Boudin in fentanyl-dealing cases, which could lead to increased incarceration rates.