Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to the desert resort city of Palm Springs and inland mountains, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. By early Monday, remnants of the storm that first brought soaking rains to Mexico’s arid Baja California peninsula and the border city of Tijuana, threatened Nevada and as […]
Tropical Storm Hilary made history Thursday, becoming the first storm of its kind to enter California since 1997. The state rarely sees landfalling tropical cyclones or hurricanes, thanks to a confluence of cold water and unfavorable atmospheric conditions off the coast. Experts say the occurrence will likely remain relatively rare even as the climate changes. […]
Parts of Southern California and the U.S. Southwest on Monday faced the threat of flash flooding along with landslides and mudslides after storm Hilary unleashed record-breaking downpours overnight. Some 17 million Americans were under flood and high-wind advisories, watches and warnings as remnants of the storm moved north, dumping heavy rains from the California-Mexico border […]
The Marin Municipal Water District is preparing to launch more in-depth studies of new water supply projects, beginning with assembling consulting teams. The district board is set to vote on contracts with new consulting teams next month to begin preliminary technical, environmental and engineering studies of larger, more complex projects. The projects include expanding local […]
With Hurricane Hilary fast bearing down on the region, officials issued a tropical storm warning for a swath of Southern California Friday night — meaning tropical storm-force winds are expected in the region within the next 36 hours. Southern California was already bracing for a rare and potentially destructive weekend. Such lashing winds would be […]
The states that share the Colorado River need to negotiate new rules to better manage the dwindling river so it can continue to meet the needs of millions of people across the Southwest. That means finding ways to keep more water in the river and reservoirs, which means less water to go around. The high-stakes, […]
Post-Tropical Storm Hilary Pushes into Nevada After Drenching Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Christopher Weber, Damian Dovarganes and Jordi LebrijaTropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to the desert resort city of Palm Springs and inland mountains, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. By early Monday, remnants of the storm that first brought soaking rains to Mexico’s arid Baja California peninsula and the border city of Tijuana, threatened Nevada and as […]
How Climate Change Shaped California’s First Tropical Storm in Decades
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /E&E Newsby Chelsea HarveyTropical Storm Hilary made history Thursday, becoming the first storm of its kind to enter California since 1997. The state rarely sees landfalling tropical cyclones or hurricanes, thanks to a confluence of cold water and unfavorable atmospheric conditions off the coast. Experts say the occurrence will likely remain relatively rare even as the climate changes. […]
Storm Hilary Slams Southwest US with Heavy Rain
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Reutersby Daniel TrottaParts of Southern California and the U.S. Southwest on Monday faced the threat of flash flooding along with landslides and mudslides after storm Hilary unleashed record-breaking downpours overnight. Some 17 million Americans were under flood and high-wind advisories, watches and warnings as remnants of the storm moved north, dumping heavy rains from the California-Mexico border […]
Marin Water Utility Set to Begin Studies of New Supply Options
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Marin Independent Journalby Will HoustonThe Marin Municipal Water District is preparing to launch more in-depth studies of new water supply projects, beginning with assembling consulting teams. The district board is set to vote on contracts with new consulting teams next month to begin preliminary technical, environmental and engineering studies of larger, more complex projects. The projects include expanding local […]
Hurricane Hilary Barrels Toward Southern California, Bringing Unprecedented Dangers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Grace Toohey, Hayley Smith, Rong-Gong Lin II, Connor Sheets and Jeremy ChildsWith Hurricane Hilary fast bearing down on the region, officials issued a tropical storm warning for a swath of Southern California Friday night — meaning tropical storm-force winds are expected in the region within the next 36 hours. Southern California was already bracing for a rare and potentially destructive weekend. Such lashing winds would be […]
States Have Started Negotiating New Rules to Keep the Colorado River From Crashing. Here’s What They Want
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CPR Newsby Michael Elizabeth SalasThe states that share the Colorado River need to negotiate new rules to better manage the dwindling river so it can continue to meet the needs of millions of people across the Southwest. That means finding ways to keep more water in the river and reservoirs, which means less water to go around. The high-stakes, […]