Jason Samenow, The Washington Post Published 11:24 am PDT, Friday, July 6, 2018 Record-crushing heat is likely in Southern California through Saturday from the same deadly heat dome that has torched the central and eastern United States and parts of Canada over the past week. "Today [Friday] will be one for the record books," the National Weather Service office serving Los Angeles wrote in its morning discussion. "Almost all if not all of the daily records will fall today. It is likely that several monthly records will fall and its possible that 1 or 2 all time records will be made." Specifically, the Weather Service said the all-time high temperatures of 113 in Burbank and 117 in Woodland Hills are in jeopardy. LATEST SFGATE VIDEOS Now Playing: Now Playing Stockton firefighters rescue dog from house fire San Francisco Chronicle Baking with Ryan: How to make an Oreo drip cake San Francisco Chronicle Trick Dog: The Joy of Cocktails Video San … [Read more...] about Monster heat dome threatens temperature records in Southern California
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Southern California water agency backs Delta tunnels again
July 10, 2018 3:59 PM SHARE The twin tunnels would take water from the Sacramento River and transport it under the Delta. See which islands and rivers they would cross. Sharon Okada The Sacramento Bee i By Dale Kasler [email protected] Southern California's powerful water agency reaffirmed its commitment to the Delta tunnels project Tuesday, agreeing for a second time to spend nearly $11 billion on a majority stake in the twin tunnels.The vote by the board of the Metropolitan Water Commission of Southern California keeps the controversial $16.7 billion project moving forward, although plenty of hurdles remain before construction can begin, including numerous court challenges.Metropolitan's board already voted in April to approve a $10.8 billion investment in the project, known officially as California WaterFix, which is designed to shore up deliveries of Northern California river water to the south state while reducing the environmental harm done to … [Read more...] about Southern California water agency backs Delta tunnels again
Three people killed, others wounded in shooting at Southern California bowling alley
Michael Brice-Saddler, The Washington Post Published 8:56 am PST, Saturday, January 5, 2019 Three men were killed and four others injured in a shooting Friday night at a bowling alley in Southern California, according to local police. The Torrance, California, police department tweeted early Saturday morning that it was responding to reports of shots fired "with multiple victims down" and advised people to stay away from the area. The shooting took place at the Gable House Bowl, a bowling and gaming venue that stays open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, according to its website. Police have not specified what led to the shooting, which was reported just before midnight Friday, but witnesses told the AP that it was preceded by a fight between two large groups. 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 … [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
Share Tweet Email california water Share: Share Tweet Email Share: Share Tweet Email AP 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 … [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. The earthquake was centered in Searles Valley, near the high desert town of Ridgecrest. This is a developing story. Refresh for updates. … [Read more...] about 6.4 Earthquake Rattles Southern California
