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‘All I could see was flames’: Norte fire hollows out Orange County homes
The Norte fire has burned more than 570 acres and damaged homes in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano as firefighters battle Southern California blazes.
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As Bryson fire reignites trauma in Malibu, neighbors lean on one another
In a town of fire survivors — where many have lost their home at least once, if not twice, in previous blazes — a quiet, familiar feeling filled Malibu neighborhoods: Here we go again.
Just 8 years after Woolsey, a new fire ignites in its scar — too soon for both residents and plants
Chaparral’s ability to quickly regrow has made such a quick fire return interval commonplace in the Santa Monica Mountains. But so many back-to-back ignitions are jeopardizing the ecosystem’s long-term viability.
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Sky-high LADWP bills light up social media
Los Angeles residents have posted bills they called “outrageous,” “insane” and “extremely crazy” over the past few weeks as summer charges hit mailboxes.
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Arizona joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration plan for Colorado River cutbacks
Arizona announces it has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plan to impose water cutbacks along the Colorado River.
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The El Niño stars are aligning in record-breaking ways. Here’s how the high tides stack up
Overwhelmed by El Niño forecasts? An expert explains how a confluence of high tide cycles could peak around Thanksgiving and Christmas along coastal California.
Climate change is weakening Santa Ana winds — but won’t save SoCal from devastating fires
Scientist have projected for years that climate change would lead to fewer Santa Anas by the end of the century. A new UCLA paper shows it’s already happening.
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California’s Prop 45 aims to speed construction projects. Opponents say data centers will benefit
Supporters of the initiative on the November ballot say it will speed up environmental review for “essential” projects, but opponents believes potentially polluting ones will be covered too — including data centers.
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AI data centers are coming for federal land. They’re roiling the Nevada governor’s race
Voters across the country are worried about the effects that artificial intelligence data centers are having on electricity bills, water and the environment.
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A surge in U.S. solar exports helps Cuba keep some of its lights on
Cuba’s chronic power woes have made life a misery on the island of 9.4 million people. But that pain is being mitigated by one of the fastest solar adoption rates in the hemisphere.