After California’s record-breaking winter rains, public health officials are warning about an increased risk for valley fever, caused by a dustborne fungus. On the Central Coast, Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties historically see high rates of infection.
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What’s killing hundreds of sea lions and dozens of dolphins along the Southern California coast?
More than 1,000 marine mammals along the Southern California coast have gotten sick or died due to the bloom of toxic algae, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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‘A shameful situation’: Angry mountain residents trapped by snow ask why help took so long
San Bernardino County’s mountain communities are still far from recovered almost two weeks since the start of back-to-back monster winter storms. Officials say they’ll be better prepared next time.
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Flooding could turn Monterey Peninsula into an island, stranding residents for days, officials warn
Residents in the Monterey County area were told to prepare to be cut off for two to three days as the Salinas River was expected to hit historic levels.
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California storm death toll reaches 16 as more rain, winds hit state
A winter storm continues to lash Northern California as the state’s death toll from the extreme weather climbed to at least 16 people, including a Santa Cruz man killed at Lighthouse Field State Beach.
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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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More than 3 million residents got early earthquake warning: ‘A really big success’
More than 3 million people were notified by phone early Tuesday of a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that shook far Northern California.
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Anti-Karen law? Berkeley ordinance would outlaw racially biased 911 calls
A new Berkeley ordinance could make discriminatory and racially biased 911 calls illegal. The ordinance would also allow people to pursue civil action.
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California’s heat wave fueling destructive fires. The worst is likely yet to come
Record heat is fueling dangerous fires across California, pushing firefighters to the limit and creating ideal conditions for more blazes to spark and spread.
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Broker who targeted Latinos in $3.2-million investment scheme is sentenced to prison
Sen. Laphonza Butler announced she won’t run for a full term in 2024. Her entry would’ve shaken up an already volatile…