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Snow levels in the Sierra Nevada are well below average for this time of year. In the Colorado River Basin, it's looking even worse.
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California won’t stay wet forever, but remember — we do need fire.
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I don't know about you, but I'm tired of shuffling my warm weather plants in and out of the house because it's so cold.
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If you've never heard of Tulare Lake, it may be because it hasn't been a permanent presence in Central California since the early 1900s. Now, with water accumulating, locals are worried about what's next.
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They just begun refilling it for the first time since 2019.
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We have the latest on damage and clean up from the heavy rains, winds and tornadoes that hit the region this week.
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Southern California's latest winter storm is on its way out.
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The multi-family homes were red tagged by authorities late Wednesday.
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With the storm expected to park itself over L.A., dangerous debris flows and flooding are still a concern across SoCal.
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Like for hurricanes, there's a scale for atmospheric rivers. But it may be a while before it's the norm.
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Forecasts put much of the state at risk for flooding over the next 1 to 7 days — although most of that danger is north of Los Angeles.
It’s a combination of geography, atmospheric conditions and how we build.
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Disturbed by unrelenting heat waves, massive wildfires, disappearing beaches, and worsening droughts? Here’s what you need to know.
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