Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
The water system used to fight the Palisades fire in Los Angeles buckled under the demands of what turned out to be the most ...
UC system enrolls record number of Californians amid continued growth, gains for minorities
The University of California is doing a booming business, growing this fall by nearly 4,000 students — including more Black, ...
Record Enrollments Reported By University Of California System
The University of California system reported record enrollment in fall, 2024. Total enrollment at the UC campuses reached 299 ...
‘I don’t feel safe anywhere.’ California moves to aid undocumented students as fears surge
Schools and colleges move to protect undocumented students amid President-elect Donald Trump's threat of mass deportations.
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit. It’s a welcome change after two years of ...
University of California sees record in-state enrollments following the end of affirmative action: Over 26,000 receive Pell grants
The University of California saw record enrollment of California residents in Fall 2024, amid the end of affirmative action.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds occur when there is high pressure to the east, in the Great Basin, and a low-pressure system off the coast. Air masses move from high pressure to low pressure, and the more extreme ...
In Los Angeles, water runs short as wildfires burn out of control
Crews battling multiple wildfires that raged across Los Angeles on Wednesday were up against a near-perfect storm: intense ...
It's not really the right time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?
Fires aren't usually a major problem in California at this time of year, but specific ingredients have come together to defy ...
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Marlon Brando Wanted to Build a ‘University of the Sea.’ These Scientists Are Bringing the Late Actor’s Vision to Life
On Tetiaroa, a vibrant coral atoll dotted with sandy islets, archaeologists, marine biologists and cultural practitioners are ...
Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California
Thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to more than 15,000 acres ...
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Why are winter wildfires happening in Southern California?
Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could mean for the future of fire seasons.