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San Diego Fire-Rescue Department fire trucks are shown, Oct. 6, 2017.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Boosts Staffing As Risk For Fire Activity Increases

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is increasing staffing levels in anticipation of increased risk of fire activity.

Farm equipment is parked in a field near Bakersfield, Calif., in a 2016 file photo. Congress is attempting to craft a new quadrennial farm bill that covers both agriculture programs and the Supplemental Nutrition Program, also known as food stamps.

Washington Politics Adding To Mental Health Crisis Among Farmers

Suicide rates among farmers are higher than any other profession in the United States, even exceeding the suicide rate for veterans.

California's drought and bark beetle epidemic have killed an estimated 40 million trees since 2010 in the central and southern Sierra.

California To Fire Up Burners To Battle Dead Tree Epidemic

California's drought and a bark beetle epidemic have caused the largest die-off of Sierra Nevada forests in modern history, raising fears that trees could come crashing down on people or fuel deadly wildfires that could wipe out mountain communities.

Salvador Cortez, surveys debris in his front yard in Houston after Hurricane Harvey last year.

As Climate Costs Grow, Some See A Moneymaking Opportunity

Extreme weather cost Americans over $300 billion last year. Scientists say climate change will bring more of that. Entrepreneurs and businesses see a new market in gauging risk.

(Top) Shu receives deep muscle stimulation on his right shoulder. (Left) Physical therapist Ryan Reyes scrapes down Shu's Achilles tendon using a metal device called a Graston tool. (Right) Shu rests in a hyperbaric chamber, where he breathes pure oxygen that helps with recovery and performance.

More Than Birdies And Backyards: This Olympian Will School You On Badminton

Howard Shu, the sole U.S. men's singles player in badminton, is hoping to make an impact in a sport that's largely dominated by Asian countries.

An image from a report by the State Water Board shows the area of the headwaters of Strawberry Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest. The board says Nestle lacks the permits it needs to extract all of the water it's been taking from the area.

California Says Nestle Lacks Permits To Extract Millions Of Gallons Of Water

California regulators say Nestle lacks the legal permits for millions of gallons of water it extracts from the San Bernardino National Forest and sells under the Arrowhead brand.

Viral Video From A Somali Comic Conquers The Internet

Millions are watching Barbar, a music video from Somali-born comedian Oomaar. Fans are making their own versions. What's it all about?

Think your prime rib holiday dinner is more pricey this year? You're right. But maybe not for the reason you think.

Drought, Economics And Your Holiday Feast

The Great Drought of 2012 dominated headlines this summer, but so far, it has not had a major impact on the prices of food on your holiday table, except the dairy products. That prime rib is more expensive for other reasons.

Jessica Diggins (left) and Kikkan Randall celebrate winning their gold medal in the women's cross-country team sprint free final at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. Randall, 35, is retiring from Olympic sports after the games.

Randall And Diggins Win 1st U.S. Gold Medal In Cross-Country Skiing

Kikkan Randall and Jessica Diggins are the first American women ever to win a medal in cross-country — and they made it gold.

Kikkan Randall Wins Her 1st Medal In Cross-Country — A Gold — After 18 Tries

Kikkan Randall and Jessica Diggins are the first American women ever to win a medal in cross-country — and they made it gold.

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