New California Maps Show Big Increase in Areas Facing ‘High’ or ‘Very High’ Wildfire Risk
In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules.
California Map Reveals Where State Is Sinking
NASA scientists used satellite measurements to map out local subsidence and uplift across the Golden State, which plays into ...
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San Diego's 'Purple Line' subway — and the dangers of 'planning fatigue'
SANDAG has long envisioned a new rail line from the border to Sorrento Mesa. But a recent planning study found immense cost ...
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Waymo Testing Self-Driving Cars in San Diego Neighborhoods
Waymo, the Bay Area technology company behind self-driving taxis, is doing test drives on San Diego streets – with drivers – ...
Self-driving car company Waymo is testing its tech in these San Diego neighborhoods
Waymo, the Bay Area technology company behind self-driving taxis, is doing test drives on San Diego streets – with drivers – as part of its broader effort to refine the technology in new landscapes.
Cal Fire's updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
Cal Fire will begin rolling out new fire-hazard severity maps, which are expected to more than double the land in ...
Chance of strong atmospheric river storm grows, as does risk of mudslides in L.A. burn scars
There is now a 30% chance of intense rain between Feb. 12 and 15 in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo ...
Record-breaking rain lashes California, with two people killed during storm in Sonoma County
After a relatively weak storm expected to arrive in L.A. late Thursday, forecasters say a potentially more powerful storm ...
Is La Jolla ready for a wildfire? A look at evacuation routes and safety measures just in case
Taking preemptive steps to protect your home and plan your exit can reduce danger and help firefighters do their jobs, first ...
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These maps show how much snow we could get from Sunday’s storm
The storm should exit the region by the Monday morning commute. Temperatures should be above freezing when you wake up, so the snow will start melting away.
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Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining’s risk to precious marine region of Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — One of Earth’s most biodiverse marine regions is threatened by the expansion of nickel mining projects in Indonesia, according to a new report. Satellite analysis and ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...