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California lawmakers propose federal bill to improve wildfire detection, forecasting
A bipartisan bill introduced on Jan. 28 by three California lawmakers would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection.
How drought has hurt Southern California, and what it means for the future
The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained Pugh. That’s one category shy of hitting the highest level, “exceptional drought,” and three higher than the lowest, “abnormally dry.” The rest of the county is in severe drought.
Rain is finally coming to Southern California: What you need to know
Rain in Southern California Creates Mud and Debris Flows, But Helps Fire Crews
Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
With ‘damaging’ winds, extreme fire danger returns to Southern California
The Los Angeles region, still reeling from this month’s firestorm, is under a red-flag warning from noon Monday through Tuesday morning.
California Invests $15 Million On Salmon, Trout Habitat Resiliency
California is investing $15 million to offset climate change threats to salmon and steelhead trout in river and stream habitats through watershed projects.
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Researchers assess damage done to marine life by California wildfires
Smoke and ash could poison plankton and other organisms that form the foundation of the marine food chain, biologists say.
NWS issues air quality alert affecting Southern California Thursday
An air quality alert was issued on Wednesday at 4:14 p.m. in effect until Thursday at 6 p.m. The alert is for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills and Orange County Inland.
Could California's insurance crisis, wildfires trigger broader financial troubles?
California's insurance crisis risks triggering broader financial instability, an expert in economics and the environment warned.
Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weather
Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago.
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Wildfires Wreaked Havoc in L.A. Some Experts Say Austin Could Be Next.
With increasingly hot weather and topographical features that resemble those in parts of Southern California, the booming Texas metropolis ranks fifth among U.S. cities threatened by wildfire.
Hundreds of sea creatures leap from California waters. See the incredible video
Onlookers got a special treat when hundreds and hundreds of sea creatures propelled themselves from the water in California. A “super pod” of over 1,500 Risso’s dolphins were spotted by a boat in Carmel Bay, according to a Jan. 25 Instagram post by the Monterey Bay Whale Watch.
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LA Weather Updates: Rain, snow forecasted to hit Southern California
The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings for the Los Angeles area, including a flood watch and winter storm warnings.