Dangerous king tides prompt flooding, high surf warnings across Southern California

King tides and elevated surf are bringing localized coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents to LA and Orange County beaches, days after a tragic drowning in Laguna Beach.

Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time

The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever. 

Dangerous surfing conditions hit SoCal coast
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A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Thursday evening as dangerous surf impacts Southern California beaches.

Fowl play: Hundreds of live eggs smuggled as winter coats seized

Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week. 

Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know

The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.

Sherpa left behind on Everest survives 6 days with no food, oxygen

A sherpa left behind in the closing rush of Mt. Everest’s climbing season was found alive this week, dragging himself down the world’s tallest mountain after six days with no food or oxygen.

Chemical cleanup at Garden Grove aerospace plant delayed

A planned cleanup at the site of a damaged chemical tank in Garden Grove has been delayed because crews lack the necessary resources to safely move forward, officials said.

Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.

Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano

When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.

Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms

Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.

LA River oil spill contained as cleanup efforts continue

Crews in Paramount continue working to contain a crude oil spill in the Los Angeles River following a pipeline rupture that occurred last week in East LA.

Former GKN employee speaks out on Garden Grove chemical threat

A former GKN Aerospace employee is speaking out in the wake of the Garden Grove chemical crisis, calling it a wake-up call for California residents who may have no idea what's stored in facilities near their homes.

Garden Grove chemical crisis reaches 6th day

Evacuation orders and school closures remain in effect amid the chemical crisis in Garden Grove and surrounding areas.

Garden Grove chemical leak: Explosion threat gone, evacuations ease

Officials reduced evacuation orders in Garden Grove after temperatures inside a hazardous chemical tank dropped, eliminating the risk of a catastrophic explosion that once threatened about 50,000 residents.

Unstable Garden Grove chemical tank keeps 50,000 under evacuation orders

Authorities warned an unstable chemical tank in Garden Grove could still explode as roughly 50,000 residents remained under evacuation orders for a third straight night.

Garden Grove chemical crisis enters Day 4
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Firefighters are on an all-night mission to eliminate chances of Garden Grove dealing with an explosion.