Wildfires are common in California and can happen any time of year. A wildfire researcher at San Diego State University shares three ways to prepare.
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Chula Vista officials and Native American leaders Tuesday will unveil a sign for the renamed Kumeyaay Park, the culmination of a long battle over the park and its former statue of Christopher Columbus. -
Keyser in West Virginia represents a national shift in American energy production. And in a town that was defined by coal for generations, change can be difficult. -
Extreme wildfires have destroyed about one-fifth of all giant sequoia trees. To safeguard their future, the National Park Service is planting seedlings that could better survive a hotter climate. -
The report says the storm lost tropical characteristics and degenerated to a post-tropical cyclone over northern Baja California before a new system absorbed its remnants and moved into the United States. Damage was estimated at $900 million in the U.S. -
While Southern California has seen historic rains, Northern California is only approaching average. -
The rains will weaken Wednesday and dwindle away completely by Thursday. -
A solution is on the horizon for a landslide that stopped passenger train service through San Clemente. -
Saturated California gets more rain and snow, but so far escapes severe damage it saw only weeks agoSome flood watches and warnings were expected to remain in effect into Wednesday. -
Money may be used for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans for uninsured property losses or other programs to help people or business owners. -
A winter storm moving over Southern California delivered widespread showers to the San Diego area Tuesday.
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