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A sign warning the public of dangerous river conditions is posted alongside the American River in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, May 23, 2023. California rivers fed by winter's massive Sierra Nevada snowpack have been turned into deadly torrents, drawing warnings from public safety officials ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and the traditional start of outdoor summer recreation.

California's epic melting snowpack means cold, deadly torrents ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Public safety officials say Sacramento has already had 20 water rescues so far this year, nearly as many as in all of 2022.

When it comes to curbing auto thefts, the St. Paul, Minn., police department has focused on education and prevention. Sgt. Mike Ernster, the department's public information officer, says enforcement is important, but "we won't be able to arrest our way out of this."

How one city took on rising car thefts — and brought the numbers down

Vehicle thefts have risen across the U.S., largely due to an increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts. But that's not what's happening now in St. Paul, Minn., where car thefts have fallen dramatically.

Hundreds of people sleep in tents each day outside Bajo Chiquito, the first village that migrants encounter in Panama after making the grueling trek across the Darién jungle.

A record 400K migrants have crossed the treacherous Darién jungle to reach the U.S.

Crossings of the dangerous Darién Gap have reached another record, as migrants seek protection or a better future in the United States but lack safer routes to get there.

In this July 16, 2014 file photo, what was once a marina sits high and dry due to Lake Mead receding in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Arizona.

California, Arizona, Nevada offer landmark drought deal to use less Colorado River water — for now

Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years.

The work of best-selling comic artist, author and professor John Jennings is part of the new Comic-Con Museum exhibit, "Collaboration(s)." May 8, 2024

Comic-Con Museum collaborates with artist John Jennings

The Comic-Con Museum's new "Collaboration(s)" exhibit explores how race, representation and horror intersect, and uplift people of color in the popular arts.

Colorado River states announce breakthrough water sharing deal

A new breakthrough deal for sharing the over-promised Colorado River has been reached by the seven states that share it.

Los Angeles Mission College in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2023.

Why Cal State is pushing back on community colleges’ plans to offer bachelor’s degrees

A new law allows community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees, an option for students unable to attend a four-year institution. But California State University officials are objecting to many of those proposed programs.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is shown speaking during a reception at the Great Hall of the People on the eve of China's National Day in Beijing on September 30, 2022.

Li Keqiang, a former premier of China who was edged aside by Xi Jinping, has died

Li was groomed for leadership, and was seen at one point as a contender for China's top job, only to be pushed aside as Xi Jinping ascended.

Greg Montoya stands outside his Southcrest home on May 8, 2024. He and hundreds of others are suing the City of San Diego, saying the city knew about long standing issues with the stormwater drainage system.

Hundreds of San Diego flood victims sue city over stormwater system

Flood victims say the city’s failure to maintain its stormwater drainage system contributed to the Jan. 22 flooding.

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