The toll of heat deaths in the Phoenix area soars after the hottest summer on record
The toll of heat-associated deaths in Arizona's most populous county—still being tallied after the area's hottest summer ever recorded—has soared over 360, alarming public health officials who say the final count will surely set a new record......»»
Studies challenge established views on sand migration along San Diego County coast
A renowned oceanographer who has studied the California coast for decades says new research challenges a well-established notion about how sand flows within the surf and long-shore currents that constantly shape the state's beaches......»»
California drought status: Stubborn conditions remain after a wet water year
California is 99.93% drought-free, according to an update from the U.S. Drought Monitor. But Del Norte County reentered drought status in August after having been drought-free since January......»»
N.Y. judge pauses EV rules for Ford, Lincoln dealerships in suit
Suffolk County Supreme Court Acting Justice James Hudson in New York on Sept. 20 blocked Ford and Lincoln from imposing facility and business requirements on five dealerships to sell EVs until the retailers' lawsuit challenging the brands' EV dealer.....»»
"The perfect storm": Hurricane Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather
A University of South Florida expert on erosion and coastal resiliency is working with Pinellas County to help identify beaches in need of nourishment following Hurricane Idalia, which washed away parts of the coast as it roared past Tampa Bay earlie.....»»
Missing autistic boy found safe at Apple Store
Fourteen-year-old Jose Bolanos was missing for 24 hours before being spotted at the Apple Brickell City Center store.Apple Brickell City Center store, MiamiThe teenager, described as having autism, was missing from his home in Dade County, Miami, for.....»»
Apple Watch saves distracted driver"s life with Crash Detection
Racine County emergency services say a driver would not have a survived a car accident had it not been for her Apple Watch.Car crash in Racine County, Wisconsin. (Source: Kansasville Fire and Rescue)The crash detection feature in the Apple Watch and.....»»
It"s a bird! No, it"s a ... moth? Heavy rainfall spurs unique insect sightings in Bay Area
A Marin County park ranger was visiting her in-laws two weeks ago when she spotted a baby hummingbird hovering over a thistle in their backyard—or so she thought......»»
What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning, says researcher
The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely—a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can expect to live nearly 85 years. A child raised in Fort Worth, Texas, could expect to live about 66.7 yea.....»»
Shutting off power to reduce wildfire risk on windy days isn"t a simple decision, expert says
Maui County is suing Hawaiian Electric, claiming the utility was negligent for not shutting off power as strong winds hit the island in the hours before the city of Lahaina burned. While the cause of the devastating Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire is still un.....»»
Rare Stone Age discovery in mid-Norway
When archaeologists recently carried out an excavation at Vinjeøra in southern Trøndelag County, they made a surprising discovery that they had only dreamed of finding......»»
U.S. opens investigation into fatal Tesla crash in Virginia
The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office said the 57-year-old Tesla driver was killed after the tractor trailer was attempting to turn onto a highway from a truck stop......»»
Researchers measure the dangers of indoor heat
Inside a small cinderblock home superheated by the sun, a single mother and her two children rely on an old air conditioning unit for relief from the dangerously hot and humid weather that grips Miami-Dade County......»»
It survived "Stumptown." Now an ancient redwood may finally be protected for good
In Sonoma County, near a community once called Stumptown because of the sprawling graveyard of cleaved trees left in the wake of California's early logging boom, one ancient redwood has repeatedly escaped the ax......»»
Data suggest holding Trump accountable will not threaten American democracy
With a Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump possible at any time, law enforcement in Atlanta is bracing for potential violence, with orange barricades restricting access to the entrance of the county courthouse......»»
Apple"s wireless tech R&D offices in Irvine expand again
Apple is adding another two floors of office space in Irvine, California, as it continues to expand the team working on developing its own in-house wireless processors.Irvine offices (Source: Irvine Company Office Properties)The first Orange County o.....»»
Longhorned ticks discovered in Boone County for first time, researchers find
Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have recently discovered invasive longhorned ticks in Boone County, Missouri, for the first time. The discovery of the longhorned tick, which has already caused the loss of mill.....»»
Where to watch X Games California 2023: live stream for free
The best extreme sports athletes will converge on the Ventura County Fairgrounds for X Games California 2023. Find out where to watch the action......»»
Costly Deep Tunnel flooding project can"t handle Chicago area"s severe storms fueled by climate change
Hours before heavy rains swamped Chicago and Cook County suburbs on July 2, the region's $3.8 billion flood-control project appeared ready as can be to bottle up storm runoff......»»
Study finds potentially harmful chemicals lingered in homes affected by Marshall Fire
Potentially harmful chemicals generated by the Marshall Fire in late 2021 may have lingered inside some Boulder County homes for weeks after the disaster—hiding in small particles of dust that residents could have mixed back into the air when they.....»»