The heat dome affecting California is the same one that brought record heat to Denver and Burlington, Vermont, and is to blame for at least 34 heat-related deaths around Montreal. In recent days, after focusing over the eastern half of the United States, it has shifted westward and, in some locations, its intensity is record-setting. … [Read more...] about Monster heat dome threatens temperature records in Southern California
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Southern California water agency backs Delta tunnels again
Critics of the project say the massive underground tunnels would do more harm to the Delta, not less. In addition, they said a recent proposal by the State Water Resources Control Board could undermine the viability of the tunnels. That proposal calls for more water to flow naturally through the Delta — and out to the ocean — leaving less for pumping to the south state. … [Read more...] about Southern California water agency backs Delta tunnels again
Three people killed, others wounded in shooting at Southern California bowling alley
Police said that three men died at the scene and four male victims were injured in the shooting. Two of the injured men sought their own medical attention while the others were taken to local hospitals. The extent of their injuries was not known Saturday morning. Police say no Gable House Bowl employees were injured. … [Read more...] about Three people killed, others wounded in shooting at Southern California bowling alley
Southern California water agencies at odds over Colorado River drought plan
PHOENIX -- A major Southern California water agency is trying to push the state through a final hurdle in joining a larger plan to preserve a key river in the U.S. West that serves 40 million people. Most of the seven states that get water from the Colorado River have signed off on plans to keep the waterway from crashing amid a prolonged drought, climate change and increased demands. But California and Arizona have not, missing deadlines from the federal government. Arizona has some work to do but nothing major holding it back. California, however, has two powerful water agencies fighting over how to get the drought contingency plan approved before U.S. officials possibly impose their own rules for water going to California, Arizona and Nevada. The Metropolitan Water District is positioning itself to shoulder nearly all of California's water contribution, with its board voting unanimously Tuesday to essentially write out of the drought plan another agency that gets more … [Read more...] about Southern California water agencies at odds over Colorado River drought plan
6.4 Earthquake Rattles Southern California
A 6.4 earthquake rattled Southern California Thursday morning, with residents reporting feeling it from the high desert to Laguna Niguel. … [Read more...] about 6.4 Earthquake Rattles Southern California