When Fires Rage, Millions Turn to Watch Duty. Meet the Guy Who Made It
Watch Duty proved indispensable during the recent LA wildfires. John Mills, the app’s creator, wants it to be the one place ...
What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?
Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows. They have been particularly lethal in parts of California where landscape, climate, we ...
New California wildfire maps: See 'Very High' fire hazard zones by county
A recent executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to ramp up fire safety in urban areas as new maps released by ...
$24 million land deal creates 7-mile-long Bay Area corridor of protected redwood forests to the ocean
In one of the largest deals to protect open space in the Bay Area over the past decade, an environmental group is purchasing ...
Los Angeles Endures Heavy Rain but Appears to Avoid Major Landslides
More than 100 homes were under mandatory evacuation orders in the city of Los Angeles, Jim McDonnell, the Los Angeles police ...
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The LA fires burned a lot of lithium-ion batteries. What does that say about a clean energy future?
Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago. From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of ...
Sonoma County under a flood warning Thursday morning, according to the NWS
A flood warning was issued by the NWS San Francisco CA on Thursday at 6:35 a.m. in effect until 9:30 a.m. for Sonoma County.
Flood advisory affecting Sonoma County until Saturday morning, according to the NWS
On Saturday at 2:28 a.m. the NWS San Francisco CA issued a flood advisory in effect until 10 a.m. for Sonoma County.
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Sonoma Valley Roads Could Be a ‘Death Trap’ in Wildfire Evacuation, Report Says
Residents in some parts of the Sonoma Valley could face up to nine hours of traffic trying to evacuate on limited, outdated ...
Northern California forecast: What we know about rain and snow timing, peak wind gusts this week
Tuesday morning was a cold start for commuters as temperatures across the Sacramento Valley reached below-freezing.
New Cal Fire maps show Auburn increased its very high wildfire severity acreage in past decade
Cal Fire's new maps show Auburn increased its very high severity zone acreage to 800 this year compared to 326 acres a decade ...
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Don’t Waste a Meal: The 15 Best Bodega Bay Restaurants
After a couple trips to Bodega Bay, I’ve learned exactly where to eat and what to skip. From fresh-off-the-boat seafood to ...