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Southern California's Most Dangerous October Heat Wave in Decades Has Millions on Alert

Extreme heat warnings cover eight Southern California counties through Oct. 8. Here's why this October heat wave is historic — and when relief arrives.

Latin Times · Oct 7

Southern California’s mountain frogs begin their return with 650 releases

Southern mountain yellow-legged frogs have disappeared from much of their former range in Southern California, but conservation teams are working to restore them. The Los Angeles Zoo released 653 captive-bred frogs into San Gabriel Mountain streams, bringing the number of zoo-bred frogs returned to the wild to nearly 7,000.

The Times of India · Oct 6

Record Warm Nights in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and San Diego Leave Southern California Little Relief Before Thursday

Record warm overnight lows hit Anaheim, Santa Ana, and San Diego. Learn why hot nights raise heat illness risk and who should take extra care.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

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Southern California swelters as late-season heatwave smothers region

Temperatures expected to hover around 100F in downtown LA and even hotter inland, raising concerns about wildfires

The Guardian - US · Oct 3

San Andreas and San Jacinto faults reach extreme stress as California’s ‘earthquake gate’ hits a 1,000-year high point

Recent research indicates elevated stress levels at Cajon Pass, affecting interactions between the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults. The stress is reportedly at its highest point in the last 1,000 years of observations. While this research does not predict a specific earthquake, it sheds light on how future ruptures…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

More than 50 years after a North Dakota school district burned copies of Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Slaughterhouse-Five,’ the anti-war novel is still being censored

Bruce Severy, a full-bearded, idealistic 26-year-old, moved from Southern California in 1973 to the small town of Drake, North Dakota, where he had accepted a job teaching English at the public high school. He, his small family and their menagerie of pets settled into a large, white frame house across…

The Conversation · Oct 2

What Is a Kelvin Wave? Scientists Watch California Flood and Storm Surge Risks as El Niño Strengthens

Scientists are tracking a Kelvin wave expected to reach Southern California in early October, potentially raising sea levels by 5 to 10 inches and worsening winter flooding, storm surges and erosion.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

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Sea level rise is reshaping a beloved California beach town and threatening a busy rail line

After years of erosion, California is bracing for flooding and landslides ahead of this year’s expected super El Niño

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Category 5 Hurricane Polo May Bring Rip Currents and Dangerous Surf to Southern California as Soon as Sunday

Hurricane Polo could send big swells and rip currents to Southern California beaches starting Sunday. Who is at risk and how to stay safe.

Medical Daily · Sep 24

Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5: National Hurricane Center tracks powerful storm as Mexico faces dangerous weather risks

Hurricane Polo, classified as a Category 5 storm, intensified rapidly as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast. Mexican authorities closed ports and temporarily suspended classes in several areas due to safety concerns. The National Hurricane Center warned of potential flooding, mudslides, and severe ocean conditions in the region. Although a direct…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Agency says sea turtle eggs laid on California beaches are a first for the US West Coast

There's excitement on the beaches of Southern California

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Dead cats in freezer, hundreds more rescued: California nonprofit organisation under lens

More than 500 dead and living cats were found during an investigation into properties linked to Furget Me Not Purebred Cat Rescue, a Southern California nonprofit.

The Times of India · Sep 22

Who Were Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw, the NBCLA Crew Members Killed in Los Angeles

Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw spent hundreds of hours reporting above Los Angeles before both were killed in a Chatsworth helicopter crash.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Venomous sea snake returns to California beach after 8 years

A venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washed ashore at Crystal Cove, California. This marks the first such sighting in the state since 2018. Scientists believe warm ocean waters and shifting currents brought the reptile north. Experts advise the public to avoid handling the snake and report sightings. This unusual event offers…

The Times of India · Sep 18

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The Economic Times · Sep 18

Yellow bellied sea snake found at California beach: Is it poisonous? What you should do if you encounter the rare snake nearby

A rare yellow-bellied sea snake was spotted at a Southern California beach, prompting questions about its venom and safety. Here is what to know about the snake, why it may have appeared in California and what to do if you encounter one.

The Times of India · Sep 18

San Miguel's foxes fell to 15, then rebounded to 322 through conservation

In the late 1990s, San Miguel Island off the coast of Southern California was home to just 15 island foxes, down from an estimated 450. Three decades later, the population has recovered to roughly 322 animals. The turnaround followed an intensive conservation programme that tackled several causes of the decline…

Latin Times · Sep 17

ICE Stripped of Warrantless Arrest Authority in Southern California by Federal Court

A federal judge now requires ICE to prove flight risk before any warrantless arrest in 7 Southern California counties, after finding most files lacked it.

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Federal judge restricts warrantless immigration arrests in Southern California

A federal judge has blocked immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California unless they determine the person is likely to escape

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The Independent UK · Sep 16

Feds arrest three for massive homelessness aid fraud scheme in Los Angeles

Federal authorities charged three individuals Wednesday with stealing $12 million in federal and state homelessness aid dollars to buy real estate, go on luxury trips, and purchase vintage vehicles.

The Economic Times · Sep 12

In 1999, James Cameron bought a 100-acre coastal ranch and added gardens, solar panels and wind power. 24 years later, its 8,000-square-foot home ran off-grid

Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s 100-acre coastal ranch in Southern California became a distinctive retreat combining dramatic scenery, modern architecture, and access to nature. Cameron bought the property in 1999 and developed it into a compound known as “Tranquility Base.” The estate’s 8,000-square-foot main residence features interconnected structures, floor-to-ceiling windows, and…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Giant reed came to California in the 1820s; now it crowds out native plants and fuels wildfires

Giant reed, a plant native to eastern Asia, was introduced to California in the 1820s for roofing material and erosion control. It has since become an invasive weed, growing rapidly and forming dense stands that displace native plants. In Southern California’s Santa Ana River Basin, arundo infestations have almost tripled…

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Nicolas Cage's $10.5M Malibu Mansion's Driveway Swallowed by 30-Foot Sinkhole Due to Coastal Erosion

Nicolas Cage's$10.5 million (£7.75 million) Malibu mansion suffered a major driveway collapse after a 30-by-30-foot sinkhole opened amid dangerous surf and coastal erosion.

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Southern California authorities respond to a leak of an unknown chemical from a tank

Authorities in Southern California are responding to a slow leak from a chemical tank

Latin Times · Sep 7

Marie Just Got Downgraded — Here's Why California, Baja and the Grand Canyon Still Aren't in the Clear

Marie has weakened to a tropical storm, but Baja California Sur flooding, dangerous California surf and Southwest flash-flood risk continue this week.

Medical Daily · Sep 5

Doxycycline Taken After Sex No Longer Protects Against Gonorrhea in Southern California as Resistant Strains Spread

A California study found doxyPEP effectiveness against gonorrhea fell from 42.3% to below zero, while protection against chlamydia and syphilis held.

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