Forest fires can release more energy than an atomic bomb
On the first full weekend in September, when the Line Fire was 20,000 acres in size and only 3% contained,…
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Libra's horoscope for 2024 shows love lessons
(Beth Hoeckel/For The Times) This story is part of Image's September issue. Image creators issue celebrating some of the most…
California swings from record heat and wildfires to rapid cooling and snow
After an extended period of record-breaking heat that scorched Southern California and sparked wildfires, much of the state will experience…
Fires at airports, bridges and lines: Southern California wildfires are already underway
At least four fires are burning within 100 miles of Los Angeles—here's where they are and what you need to…
California needs nuclear power in times of climate crisis
September 1, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Nuclear plants are among the most earthquake-resistant structures on the…
Daniel Selznick, producer who came from Hollywood royalty, dies
Daniel Mayer Selznick, the last immediate member of a family that produced some of Hollywood's most iconic films, died Thursday…
Alberto today, Beryl tomorrow. Will the next big storm be named after you?
Mexico City – Meteorologists named it “Alberto,” the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico hurricane…
California climbers use pioneering techniques to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Graham Cooper rejoices after reaching the summit of Mount Everest. (Alpenglow Expeditions) Sleeping with your head in a bag works.…
Scientists debate the possibility of adding a category 6 to megahurricanes
In 1973, the National Hurricane Center introduced the Saffir-Simpson scale, a five-category rating system that classified hurricanes based on wind…
Downed scaffolding and brush fires: strong winds cause problems in Southern California
Late spring winds swept through Southern California over the weekend, fueling multiple wildfires while dashing the hopes of music festival-goers…