California beavers have long been reviled for their ability to destroy farmland. But a crushing heat wave and lingering drought have led scientists to take a second look.
Move over, earthquakes. Scientists say California is at risk of a megaflood that would do far more damage than any quake and could prove to be the most costly geophysical disaster to date.
Feeling nervous? There's nothing to worry about, the EPA says.
The “Fire Ready Formula” also calls for elevating wildfires to the “same category of global humanitarian response as major earthquakes and floods.” It recommends stronger international safety standards for firefighters as well.
It wasn't just the transmissibility.
Unvaccinated people have five times the rate of COVID-19 infections and are 29 times more likely to be hospitalized.
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux ordered evacuations for Alpaugh and the historic Black town of Allensworth on Sunday as California’s 12th atmospheric river prepared to roll in.
Yolo County will pilot a new data-driven program for resentencing reviews in the coming months.
The Governor’s Office announced the release of $1 billion in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funds last week to aid local jurisdictions in their efforts to reduce homel
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.