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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Following the Jan. 22 storm and flooding that devastated portions of Southeast San Diego, the measure was proposed to adequately fund the city's stormwater infrastructure. -
Another dangerous heat wave is headed to parts of San Diego County Friday with highs expected to reach 118 and lows as high as 92 in the deserts. -
The relentless series of storms caused deaths or damage from the Plains to Canada to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power and air conditioning during days of sweltering heat. -
Temperatures were in the triple-digits in much of the area on Tuesday and authorities warn that they could top 110 degrees F in southern Spain in the coming days. -
Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler said the agency and its partners are equipped with with fire trucks, bulldozers, and newly introduced Blackhawk helicopters that can fly at night. -
Desert and mountain conditions will include clear and sunny skies, with highs from 112 to 120 Friday. An excessive heat warning is in effect in the deserts until 9 p.m. Friday. -
Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk. Forecasters, meanwhile, said Thursday that some relief was due by the weekend. -
Seniors gather at community centers to stay cool and safe during hot weather, which poses heightened risks for older adults. -
The California Independent System Operator insisted that "at this time, the grid is stable," but it noted that incessant high heat will drive up demand for power. -
An excessive heat warning remained in effect for desert areas until at least 9 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
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