Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.
Courtesy of the Imperial Irrigation District
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A new NPR survey shows 11% of Americans have experienced extreme heat in the past five years and had health problems stemming from a lack of air conditioning at home. -
The NWS predicts near or above average temperatures and perhaps even some monsoonal thunder at times. -
Philip Connors deeply loves the forest he has watched over every summer for the past 20 years. But it was a different forest two decades ago, and will be even more changed once the flames die down. -
A wind advisory is in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Friday in parts of San Diego County. -
"Unprecedented" floods wash out bridges, basements, and roads, close hospital -
The NWS cautioned that the swelter would "significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working (outside) or participating in outdoor activities."
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From 10 a.m. on Thursday until 8 p.m. on Sunday, highs up to 117 degrees will prevail in Borrego Springs and other parts of the county's arid eastern reaches, according to the National Weather Service.
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Zoe Turner survived a flood that killed 20 neighbors. But now that she's graduated high school, she's trying to leave behind the lingering damage and move on to the next phase of her life. -
A wind advisory is in effect in parts of San Diego County until 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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A wind advisory has been issued for parts of San Diego County from noon Saturday until 6 p.m. Monday.
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