San Diego Botanic Garden plants special ginkgo tree
The tree is a descendant of one of under 200 trees still alive in the Hiroshima area after the atomic bombing that occurred on August 6,…
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Sinkhole appears in Calexico
A sinkhole in Calexico has rumors swirling as to what caused…
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The extreme heat in Phoenix is withering some of its famed saguaro cactuses, with no end in sight
After recording the warmest monthly average temperature for any U.S. city ever in July, Phoenix climbed back up to dangerously high…
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Wiest Lake in Imperial County reopened
Imperial County and the Department of Public Works announced Wiest Lake has reopened to the public for recreational…
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Storm knocks out power, downs trees in Imperial County
Imperial County felt the strong storm Sunday night, leaving hundreds of locals without power and knocking down several…
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Small earthquake shakes Arizona town; no immediate reports of any injuries or damage
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook a northern Arizona town Sunday afternoon but there was no immediate word on any injuries or damage, according to…
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An Arizona woman died after her power was cut over a $51 debt. That forced utilities to change
Stephanie Pullman died on a sweltering Arizona day after her electricity was cut off because of a $51…
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Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren’t they widespread?
Back in 2015, California’s dry earth was crunching under a fourth year of drought. Then-Governor Jerry Brown ordered an unprecedented 25% reduction…
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Yuma County providing summer heat relief
Local cooling centers and water sites are available to protect the Yuma community from the dangers of excessive…
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Homes become ‘air fryers’ in Phoenix heat, people sacrifice on AC for fear of cost
Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix. Air conditioning, which made…
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Extreme temperatures energy saving tips
The triple digit temperatures are not going anywhere anytime soon. It is always best to know what you can do to save some energy and money in these…
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Conservationists sue to stop mineral exploration in biologically diverse southern Arizona mountains
The Center for Biological Diversity, Arizona Mining Reform Coalition and other groups want the U.S. District Court in Tucson to halt the exploration…
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Dangerous heat wave baking US Southwest brings triple digit temperatures and fire risk to California
After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California’s summer was in full swing Thursday as a heat wave that’s been scorching much of…
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Imperial Irrigation District issues Conserve Alert from July 13-17
Imperial Irrigation District (IID) issued a Conserve Alert for customers due to an Excessive Heat Warning for the upcoming weekend in the IID service…
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California tackles extreme heat conditions and workers’ safety
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services held an important meeting as California is expected to go into phase two of its extreme…
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Hot temperatures can cause burns on playgrounds
It is always best to learn how to avoid burns while still letting your child have a fun time…
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Local organization reduces solar panel waste
“We Recycle Solar” is giving solar panels another life by taking in broken panels that were damaged by extreme weather.…
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Heat safety for all animals
As the heat continues on, the risk of animals getting heat-related illnesses increases.…
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Hottest week on record
Tens of millions of Americans are facing sweltering temperatures in what’s being called the hottest week for the planet on record. Average…
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Road repairs underway after Gila River damage
From rushing river rapids to reduced water levels, the Gila River road crossings are getting…
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