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A wildfire erupted in the far southern reaches of San Diego County Tuesday amid extremely windy and dry conditions, rapidly blackening dozens of open acres and prompting evacuations of back-country homes.
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As a result of high, dry Santa Ana winds, the utility initiated power shutoffs for much of rural San Diego County. -
Gusting Santa Ana winds will again batter much of Southern California Monday and into mid-week, raising concerns about potential wildfires. -
Russian strikes continue to destroy Ukraine's power grid, prompting nationwide power cuts while temperatures drop. Workers at a damaged plant try to restore its operation before the winter freeze. -
Trump promised to "drill, baby, drill." What does that actually mean for the U.S. oil and gas industry – and other types of energy, too? -
Scientists have pointed out that extreme heat is particularly dangerous for older people. A new study shows that young, healthy people are also dying too often in extreme weather. -
State Sen. Steve Padilla wants to create a pollution mitigation fund. -
Since winning election, President-elect Donald Trump has been talking about immigration, border security and government efficiency. But in California farm country, his comments about water are also getting attention. -
Momentum builds with a fourth lawsuit against cross-border sewage contractor Veolia in the Tijuana River Valley. -
The announcement follows months of fierce disagreement between advocates and the County of Imperial over the developing industry. -
An artificial reef and headlands will serve as "living speed bumps" to slow ocean currents that wash sand away from Oceanside's beaches.
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