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Late Night Earthquake Jolts Peninsula Residents Awake

A preliminary 4.9 magnitude quake struck near Boulder Creek early Tuesday morning.

Poppies Bloom in Fire-Scarred Los Angeles

Wildflowers offer hope and renewal in neighborhoods devastated by last year's blazes.

Earthquake Rattles San Jose Residents

Tremors felt across South Bay area as 5.2-magnitude quake strikes near city center.

Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Shakes Bay Area

Quake centered in Santa Cruz Mountains rattles residents from San Francisco to Petaluma

Heavy Rains Flood Central New York Basements, Roads, and Campgrounds

Residents share dramatic videos and photos as rising waters wreak havoc across the region.

Miracle cat survives 2 days trapped in tornado rubble

Doobie the cat was found injured but alive after a deadly tornado struck Union City, Michigan.

I-5 Closure South of Bellingham Continues

Crews work to clear landslide debris, with no timeline for reopening the northbound lanes.

Rare 3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Deep Beneath the Gulf

The quake originated about 10 kilometers deep, buried beneath the Gulf's waters.

Wildfires Devastate Nebraska Ranchers as Climate Change Impacts Intensify

Experts warn that extreme weather and drought are creating a 'new kind of wildfire era' for the state's cattle industry.

Prospect Man Faces Third Round of Storm Damage in 3 Years

Tornado destroys roof, damages property on 45-acre Texas homestead

Honolulu Estimates $100M in Storm Damage, Seeks Federal Aid

City officials say costs may rise as assessment continues, with 23 homes destroyed and 265 more suffering major damage.

Kona-low Damage Pales Compared to Looming Hurricanes

Letter warns Hawaii must prepare for more powerful storms as climate change shifts hurricane paths northward.

Eaton Fire Survivors Group Expands Mission to Help All LA Fire Victims

Rebranded as the Every Fire Survivor's Network, the organization is now serving fire survivors across Los Angeles County.

Months After Winter Storm Fern, Mississippi Families Still Await Aid

Local governments struggle with cleanup costs as residents deplete savings for repairs and hotel stays.

Three Years Since Deadly Robinson–Sullivan Tornado

The powerful storm killed 6 people and caused extensive damage in Illinois and Indiana

Federal Judge Dismisses Gatlinburg Wildfire Lawsuits

Ruling leaves limited options for families who lost loved ones in 2016 disaster

Federal Court Dismisses 2016 Gatlinburg Wildfire Lawsuits Against National Park Service

Dismissal follows years of court battles over federal response to deadly blaze.

WSDOT Completes Cliffside Scaling, No Timeline Yet for I-5 Reopening

Crews shift focus to stabilizing slope after nearly 2 weeks of northbound closure south of Bellingham

Honolulu Tallies $100M in Storm Damage

City officials say recovery efforts are underway after powerful weather system.

Hokulani Elementary Closed for Rest of School Year After Storm Damage

Flooding from Manoa Stream submerged classrooms, forcing relocation of 270 students