Category: Science
Warming to Make California Downpours Even Wetter, Study Says
As damaging as it was for more than 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow to fall on California since Christmas, a worst-case global warming scenario could juice up similar
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Worried About a Tree? What to Look for Before It Falls
As gusty winds and heavy rain continue to pound the Bay Area, arborists say there are some signs that may give you advance warning before a tree falls. “A tree
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US safety agency to consider ban on gas stoves amid health fears
A federal agency says a ban on gas stoves is on the table amid rising concern about harmful indoor air pollutants emitted by the appliances. The US Consumer Product Safety
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UC Berkeley Snow Lab Detected Over 8 Inches of Snow in Sierra Nevada This Weekend
Researchers at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab said they detected 8.5 inches of new snow in the 24 hours between Saturday and Sunday morning. Tweeted on Sunday morning,
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San Jose Urges Residents to Be Ready to Evacuate Due to Storm
The City of San Jose and American Red Cross have set up a 24-hour emergency evacuation center at Seven Trees Community Center. The center at 3590 Cas Drive opened 10 a.m.
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Bay Area Residents Urged to Prepare for ‘Brutal’ Midweek Storm
Another atmospheric river is expected to hit the Bay Area starting Wednesday, as local governments across the region brace for heavy rainfall and strong winds that could pose a significant risk of
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California Braces for More Storms Following Saturday’s Flood
Northern California residents are bracing for another round of powerful storms this week after flooding from a New Year’s Eve deluge killed one person, prompted the evacuation of more than
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How to prepare your home for an earthquake
Some of the most vulnerable Californians can receive thousands of dollars from the state to better protect their homes. The Earthquake Brace & Bolt program was established in 2015 by the California
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Northern California Earthquake: ‘Severe’ Shaking, Where It Was Felt, Mendocino Triple Junctions
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Humboldt County, leaving tens of thousands without power and dozens of residents displaced from their homes. There were several injuries and at least two deaths reported
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