Can the US Drought Monitor keep up with climate change?
Known for its bright bands of yellow, orange and red, the U.S. Drought Monitor has warned farmers, residents and officials…
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How does climate change cause heat waves?
Climate change is transforming the character of the West's hottest periods, making them more frequent, more persistent and more deadly.…
For some incarcerated women, getting menstrual products is a nightmare
One of the things Alissa Moore remembers clearly from her time in prison is how the guards mocked her when…
Heat wave in the western US could start a sweltering summer
A major early-season heat wave heading toward western North America threatens to bring sweltering temperatures that could break records. Here,…
Opinion: Was my favorite teacher gay? Maybe a belly dancer could figure it out.
Dear Mr. H: This is Raphael Simon. Rafi, as you may remember me. We last saw each other in 1982…
Spectacular algae bloom turns California's famous Clear Lake bright green
Clear Lake, one of California's oldest and most visited lakes, is no longer so clear after an algae bloom turned…
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County has detected mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus for the first time this year. The mosquitoes were recovered…
FLiRT subvariants of COVID are increasing. How bad will the California wave be?
As the new FLiRT family of coronavirus subvariants takes hold, early signs point to a summer surge in cases. So…
Trump travels to California to raise funds after guilty verdict
In the wake of former President Trump's conviction on 34 felonies, he will head to California next week to raise…
3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Ventura
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported Friday morning at 10:26 a.m. Pacific Time, nine miles from Santa Paula, California, according…