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California Milk Output Down 9% in November on Bird Flu Outbreak

California’s milk production in November plummeted as a bird flu outbreak spreads rapidly among herds in the country’s biggest dairy state. The state produced just under three billion pounds of milk in November, down 9.2% from the same month last …

Malibu Fire Explodes in Size, Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A Southern California wildfire whipped by “particularly dangerous” winds destroyed homes, shut schools and spurred the evacuation of thousands of people near Malibu. The Franklin Fire has now scorched about 2,600 acres after starting late Monday and remains out of …

Biden Declares Major Disaster Area in New Mexico Due to Historic Flooding

President Joe Biden declared a major disaster area in southeast New Mexico after historic flooding killed two people and forced the rescue of more than 300 last month. The declaration announced last week makes federal funding available to residents in …

Fast-Growing California Wildfire Threatening 35,000 Structures

A fast-growing wildfire in Southern California, has burned 27 square miles, forcing thousands to evacuate had is putting roughly 35,000 homes and buildings at risk. The Line fire near San Bernardino more than quadrupled in size over the weekend, prompting …

Containment on Large California Fire Increased, but Temps Are Expected to Soar

Firefighters increased containment on the biggest wildfire currently burning in California, but triple-digit temperatures are expected to bake the state and increase wildfire risk. The Basin Fire in Fresno County has burned 13,551 acres and is 17% contained, but from …

Strong Winds Driving Southern California Wildfire

Strong winds drove a wildfire that forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 visitors to a recreation area and threatened nearby properties over the weekend. Flames burned through dry brush along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and …

Power Line Falls on Car During Oregon Ice Storm, Killing 3

A power line fell on a parked car in northeast Portland, Oregon, killing three people and injuring a baby during an ice storm that turned roads and mountain highways treacherous in the Pacific Northwest. Shortly before noon on Wednesday, dispatchers …

Authorities in Alaska Suspend Search After Deadly Landslide

Authorities have suspended the search for the 12-year-old boy still missing following a deadly landslide in the southeast Alaska community of Wrangell. Five people have been confirmed killed in the landslide and their bodies recovered: Otto Florschutz, Timothy and Beth …

California-Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuation Orders

Growing fires near the California-Oregon border have prompted evacuation orders. A Siskiyou County wildfire, the Head Fire, started in the Klamath National Forest after a bout of thunderstorms and lightning. A social media post from U.S. Forest Service reported 13 …

Bursting Ice Dam in Alaska Highlights Risks of Glacial Flooding

The gray, two-story home with white trim toppled and slid, crashing into the river below as rushing waters carried off a bobbing chunk of its roof. Next door, a condo building teetered on the edge of the bank, its foundation …