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California drought outlook gets good news after "biblical" blizzard
Some meteorologists expect that the recent storm temporarily eliminated one of the state's biggest problems.
California map shows rainfall predictions as storm approaches
Southern California is bracing for more rain as a new storm is set to hit the Golden State.
Border wall casualties spark fury: "Human bodies are being wrecked"
Eleven people were hurt in one day after falling on the San Diego side of the wall that separates the United States and Mexico.
Death Valley's lake is vanishing again
The temporary lake, which was deep enough for people to kayak on, has begun to recede.
California braces for power outages as winter weather alert issued
More than 100 inches of snow fell in some parts of California over the weekend.
Moment 'polite' bear carefully breaks into homeowner's car caught on camera
The car's owner said the bear "must have just gotten a manicure because she was very careful opening the door."
Hospital sees surge in migrants with brain injuries from border wall falls
The numbers of migrants suffering injuries from climbing the southern border wall has risen in recent years, according to doctors in San Diego.
These 3 California cities already received more than year's worth of rain
Los Angeles, San Diego and Riverside hit annual precipitation levels just five months into the water year.
California's biggest reservoir loses 265 billion gallons of water
Lake Shasta dropped eight feet over the past week, but officials aren't concerned because its levels were too high for February.
Massive layoffs are coming to these 3 states
Over 25,000 layoffs loom in California, New York and Washington across tech and health care, signaling a tightening job market.
Yosemite gives snowpack update following rare blizzard
Yosemite's team measured the Merced River drainage, which was at 72 percent of average snowpack, while the Tuolumne River stood at 83 percent.
California offers to help Texas fight wildfires
State officials say California "stands ready to assist" Texas as it battles wildfires that have burned over a million acres.
Snowfall map reveals California areas buried under the most snow
More than 80 inches of snow have fallen in some areas of California over the weekend.
California snow storm buries houses and cars, videos show
Heavy snowfall and fierce winds have whipped up snowdrifts and left visibility at near zero—trapping motorists and covering cars and homes.
Mass casualty incident at US-Mexico border
Migrants have been injured after falling from a wall at the US-Mexico border.
California mass shooting leaves multiple people dead at house party
Three people in dark clothing and masks opened fire after getting out of a vehicle, police said.
Winter weather warnings issued for 9 states as blizzard batters California
A significant winter storm has brought heavy mountain snow and damaging winds to much of the western U.S.
California snow storm latest as drivers trapped in extreme weather
Blizzard warnings are in effect for a large part of northern California, with 12 feet of snow forecast for some areas.
Cat rescued while pregnant watches as kittens adopted—but she's left behind
Tilda was found roaming around an apartment complex while heavily pregnant. Shelter staff suspect she's never had a home of her own.
Thousands of California homeowners to lose their insurance
American National Group is yet another insurance agency to leave the state as home repair prices surge amid wildfires and heightened HOA costs.
Water levels plunge at California's biggest reservoir ahead of winter storm
Water officials are voluntarily releasing water from Shasta Dam because the lake's levels are "too high" for February.
Republicans are primed for a win in California
A new poll delivered good news to GOP Senate candidate Steve Garvey.
Yosemite National Park visitors told to evacuate as huge snowstorm looms
The Sierra Nevada has been under blizzard warnings as an atmospheric river begins to dump a massive amount of snow on California.
Six weather warnings issued as California slammed with 145 MPH winds
The massive storm threatening more than 100 inches of snow in some parts of California arrived on Thursday.
Panera Bread faces boycott calls
California Governor Gavin Newsom is accused of pulling in favors for his friend who owns Panera.
California's insurance crisis is spiraling out of control
The withdrawal of American National from the state is set to leave tens of thousands without coverage.
Winter storm warning issued for 8 states as extreme snowfall predicted
Another powerful storm is set to arc over the West into the weekend, dumping several feet of snow on the region.
Donald Trump gives Gavin Newsom new nickname in blistering border speech
Trump blasted Gavin Newsom on Thursday, saying what he's done to California is "unbelievable."
Winter weather warnings issued for six states as atmospheric river hits
A rare blizzard warning has been issued in California, and winter storm warnings in other western states like Nevada and Oregon.
California to receive 12 feet of snow in 48 hours: "Unfathomable"
Higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada are set to see as much as a dozen feet of snow as blizzard conditions engulf the region.