California has been plagued by some of its worst droughts and wildfires in recent years. Now the state has recorded its driest year in nearly a century, according to the latest data from state water officials…
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SoCal is reportedly better equipped for ongoing drought
Northern California receives more annual rain and snow than Southern California, with 75 percent of the state’s precipitation falling in the watersheds north of Sacramento. Yet amid a drought, it seems people in the north are…
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New online map can help stay ready for emergency
The recent spate of temblors across the Southland has everyone thinking about the “Big One.” Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin released a..
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‘Anti-maskers’ reveal longstanding distrust in authority
Wearing a mask has become a catalyst for political conflict. In an arena where scientific evidence is often viewed through a partisan lens…
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Breast cancer among Black women continues to rise at alarming rate
With October serving as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer continues to be the most commonly diagnosed cause of..
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Breast cancer among Black women continues rise at alarming rate
With October serving as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer continues to be the most commonly…
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California, Nevada missing about two years of normal precipitation
The latest reports from the U.S. Drought Monitor reveal that over the last six to 10 weeks drought…
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Climate change captures attention of African-American community
Over the past few years, opposing factions within American society have battled…
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Delta variant causing widespread increase in COVID-19 infections
3.88 million cases of COVID-19 in California…
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America’s sharp rise in crime tied to pandemic, protest movement
Mounting concern over crime has reportedly reached the highest level