Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.

Southern Californians evacuated their homes for the second time this year, but this time, it’s for heavy rain and debris ...

Clever engineering and regular maintenance keep a 100-year-old dam and levee system operating, protecting more than $10 billion in property annually.

Just a month after fierce Santa Ana winds propelled a firestorm across Los Angeles County, residents faced another extreme ...

It's a good idea to throw on a warm extra layer and to plan on giving yourself extra time to get where you need to go as you get ready ...

The rain has intensified in California, where an atmospheric river brought heavy downpours, winds and flooding to areas ...

A live cockroach, water not meeting drinking standards and moistening fingers with saliva before handling food were other violations.

"As a researcher who has closely observed, personally experienced local struggles," says the writer, Bethany Garfield, "it’s ...