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…
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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…
Santa Ana winds in Southern California reached 70 to 80 mph
A cold storm from the Great Basin arrived in Southern California early Thursday, bringing strong Santa Ana winds that quickly…
Photos: Blizzard hits Sierra, closes resorts and causes travel chaos
California authorities closed 100 miles of Interstate 80 on Friday as the season's biggest snowstorm hit the Sierra Nevada, where…