The goal is to determine whether it’s safe to build taller structures using cold-formed steel — a strong, lightweight, recycled material that could make construction faster and more affordable.
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The San Diego-area weather office warned that rather than fizzling, the storm was gathering energy and its main core would move through that region overnight through Friday morning. -
Environmental advocates worry natural gas providers are using customer dollars to block local action on climate change. Colorado is one of a handful of states trying to limit the practice. -
To meet climate goals, energy efficiency for dozens of appliances is getting renewed attention from the Biden administration. -
Homelessness advocates recommend calling the county’s 211 hotline to double-check which shelters are open before showing up. -
A flood watch is in effect from Wednesday night through Friday afternoon for San Diego County coastal areas, valleys, mountains and deserts. -
Old-growth forests, such as the storied giant sequoia stands of northern California, have layer upon layer of undisturbed trees and vegetation. -
Eastern Chula Vista has more than three times as much parkland per capita than the city’s westside. A South Bay researcher used digital mapping to show that disparity. -
According to the National Weather Service, a slow-moving low-pressure system is forecast to bring heavy rain with flash flood potentials this week. -
Police evacuated Grindavik in November after strong seismic activity in the area damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption. Officials said magma could continue in that direction. -
Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions.
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