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 trees.
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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 authorities.
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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 debt.
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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 in home water use. Farmers, who use the most water, volunteered too to avoid deeper, mandatory cuts.
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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 heat.
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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 modern Phoenix even possible, is a lifeline.
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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 hot summer months.
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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 by Arizona Standard LLC, a subsidiary of a Canadian mineral exploration firm.
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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 the U.S. Southwest brings triple digit temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires.
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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 area.
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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 temperature response plan.
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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 outside.
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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 temperatures around the world have reached all-time highs.
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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 revamped.
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West Main fire burns more than 1,000 acres north of Yuma
According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the fire has scorched more than 1,000 acres and has spread into California.
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Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern US are becoming more frequent and enduring
Heat waves like the one that engulfed parts of the South and Midwest and killed more than a dozen people are becoming more common, and experts say the extreme weather events, which claim more lives than hurricanes and tornadoes, will likely increase in the future.
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Conserve Alert issued due to expected high weekend temperatures
IID said the Conserve Alert will be in effect from the morning of Saturday, July 1 through 9 p.m. on Monday, July 3.
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Historic Arizona mining town backs copper project on land that Native American groups say is sacred
Growing up in a mining family that goes back generations, Mayor Mila Besich knew Oak Flat as the place where she attended union picnics as a girl and stood in a clearing to hear the World Series on her radio.
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