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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 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
Rain likely to return to Southern California next week, weather service says
Rain is likely returning to Southern California next week while cooler temperatures and dry weather fueled by the current low-pressure system are expected to last at least through Thursday, the National Weather Service reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Climate graphic of the week: Wild January weather assails the US
The wild January weather across the US is expected to continue this week with forecasts for heavy rain in southern states, after a surge of Arctic air that spilled southward and delivered rare record snowfall to the Gulf Coast last week.
Rain is finally coming to Southern California: What you need to know
Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.
Why is this happening? When will it end? And just how dry is it? Fires, winds leave San Diego County on edge
The last time it was this dry in January, there were barely more than 500 people in San Diego. The year was 1850, and only a quarter-inch of rain had fallen in six months. It made the region ripe for wildfire — but that wasn’t much of a concern. The city’s population was clustered along the coast, far from the backcountry, where most fires burned.
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.