Trump’s FEMA lies don’t match Helene victims’ experience
You’ve all heard the phony claims about how terrible the federal government’s response to the recent hurricanes has been, right?Former President Trump has lied repeatedly…
Feminist artists cast a skeptical eye in new PST Art show
“Life on Earth: Art & Ecofeminism” is a somewhat difficult exhibition to grab hold of, but that’s mostly because its important subject is so much…
Sophie Wessex weeps as she meets women raped in exchange for food & water on harrowing trip to war victims in Chad – The Sun
THE Duchess of Edinburgh made a historic trip to meet war victims at a refugee camp on the border of Sudan - becoming the first…
Largest publicly traded water utility maintains services after cyberattack
Oct. 8 (UPI) -- New Jersey-based American Water, the nation's largest publicly traded water utility, said it took steps to minimize harm from a cyberattack…
Join the L.A. Times on a fall hike along the Gabrielino Trail
Howdy! I’m Jaclyn Cosgrove, an outdoors reporter at the L.A. Times. I write about the best trails, bodies of water, campgrounds and more that you…
Los Angeles’ next police chief is former sheriff Jim McDonnell
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 6. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought | Drought News
It’s one of the largest rivers in the world. And its water levels have fallen to a record low. Amid drought and wildfires, the Rio…
Debate erupts over California’s decision to reduce delta water flows
State and federal officials have decided to curtail additional water flows intended to support endangered fish in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta this fall —…
More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal? | Environment News
Nepalese capital Kathmandu was inundated by floodwaters last week after record-breaking rains caused the Bagmati river to breach its banks. More than 200 people have…
Los Angeles knows how to make a sandwich. Here are our 37 faves
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 29. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Nicola Bulley inquest tragic findings – from 'sharp scream' to how she fell into water
After speculation ran wild on social media following Nicola Bulley's disappearance, an inquest into her tragic death heard from experts with evidence about what happened…
Non-league club’s stadium underwater as thunderstorms wreak havoc with entire pitch engulfed in flood water
A NON-LEAGUE club has suffered devastating flood damage following a thunderstorm for the SECOND time.Seventh-tier AFC Telford shared shocking pictures of the pitch and buildings at…
Nigerian Gov’t Deploys 2,000 Water Pumps to Drain Floodwaters in Maiduguri
The Nigerian government has deployed 2,000 water pumps to assist residents of Maiduguri, Borno state’s capital in North East Nigeria, evacuate water from their flooded…
Is the Indus Waters Treaty the latest India-Pakistan flashpoint? | Water News
Islamabad, Pakistan – For more than 60 years, India and Pakistan have jointly managed the waters of six rivers of the Indus basin that gave birth…
Europe's most immersive water slide has the internet divided as some say it's an 'immediate no'
A video clip of Europe's most 'immersive' water slide has left viewers divided, as some say it looks horrific while others plan to give it…
Mallorca cuts off water and electricity as Spanish hotspots crackdown on tourism
Second home owners in Majorca are facing a severe crackdown, with stiff fines and authorities now threatening to switch off their water and electricity supply,…
California firefighters’ union says Trump should ‘be ashamed’
The president of the California Professional Firefighters union said this weekend that former President Trump “should be ashamed” of his threat to withhold federal firefighting…
The mouse returns: DirecTV and Disney strike a deal to end blackout
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 15. Happy start to Hispanic Heritage Month. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa.…
Adam Krikorian finds value in U.S. women’s water polo Olympic loss
All things being equal, Adam Krikorian would rather win than lose.“It is much easier,” he said.And Krikorian would know since he’s won a lot, capturing…
50,000 gallons of water needed to put out Tesla semi fire on I-80 in California
1 of 2 | The National Transportation Safety Board said Friday an August 19 Tesla semi truck fire after a crash on I-80 in Placer…