Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.
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Southern California skies turned clear and cold Friday in the aftermath of a powerful winter storm but sections of a major highway remained closed due to snow, ice and traffic accidents. -
Steady rain showers are expected throughout San Diego County Thursday and heavy snow could fall in the mountains, potentially making driving difficult. -
With one winter storm already moved out of the county, another one was poised to take its place Wednesday, bringing more heavy rain and possibly snow above 4,000 feet. -
The Department of Environmental Health warned swimmers, surfers and other water users that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in coastal waters, particularly near storm drains, creeks, rivers and lagoon outlets that discharge urban runoff. -
Father Joe's Villages and Connections Housing will accommodate more than 160 additional homeless residents needing shelter due to expected overnight rain. -
KPBS Midday EditionRain that began Sunday afternoon in Southern California and carried on through the night made for a soggy morning Monday in San Diego, further complicating matters for people trying to reach their holiday destinations or wrap up their Christmas shopping. -
As recently as last week, 85% of the state was abnormally dry, but heavy rains throughout the state have shrunk the percentage to a sliver along the Oregon-California border. -
A storm system will move into Southern California Friday and bring periods of light rain in San Diego County throughout this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. -
California can expect to sustain significant economic damage from storm systems known as atmospheric rivers. -
The showers, which began in earnest around daybreak, remained heavy through the morning — though they were a far cry from the intense drenching the region underwent days ago during this year's tempestuous Thanksgiving weekend.
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