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California wildfire survivors told to use organic mulch as El Niño raises flood, toxic runoff risks
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (714+ words) "It really felt like, oh, I'm taking a step towards coming back home." As Southern California heads into an El Niño winter, people recovering from the Eaton and Palisades fires are being told to prepare for the possibility of heavy…...
California public spaces fill up as Santa Barbara County hits triple digits, and heat calls rise
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (456+ words) "There has been an increase in the number of people waiting to come in." Finding a safe place to cool off can be difficult when cooling centers quickly reach capacity. In Santa Maria, California, with temperatures rising above 100 degrees, residents…...
Homeowner says HVAC tech ripped out blower assembly without asking after installer's AI line failed
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (655+ words) "It's under factory warranty. Tell them to go pound sand." One homeowner said an HVAC technician removed the system's blower assembly before getting approval, turning a service call into a confusing dispute over what work had actually been authorized first....
Meteorologist warns record-breaking El Niño puts winter in 'uncharted territory"
20+ hour, 38+ min ago (475+ words) "This El Niño that we're dealing with is likely going to be the strongest on record we've seen since we started keeping records." A powerful El Niño is giving global temperatures an extra boost, and one meteorologist predicts it will…...
California's 'dry heat' trademark fails as Southern California humidity hits a 46-year high
20+ hour, 50+ min ago (709+ words) Some of the highest heat-index readings were seen in Central and South Central L.A. Southern California humidity hits an all-time high after 46 years, putting a question mark on the state's trademark "dry heat." A spell of unusual moisture has driven humidity…...
Texas storms knock out power to over 7,000 in El Paso County
21+ hour, 26+ min ago (554+ words) When the power goes out, it can be worse than inconvenient; it can be dangerous. Thunderstorms sweeping across El Paso County, Texas left thousands of El Paso Electric customers without power, causing an immediate risk for residents who depend on…...
Massachusetts residents can claim free trees this fall to cool homes, lower energy bills
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (567+ words) More greenery in a neighborhood can also help reduce stress and support better mental health. Massachusetts residents in several Greater Boston communities have an opportunity to bring more shade to their neighborhoods — and potentially cut down on home cooling costs…...
Homeowner eyes new gutters after roof-edge solar turns medium rain into a 'waterfall"
1+ day, 6+ min ago (618+ words) Once panels are added, rain and snow may no longer travel across a roof the same way. A rooftop solar setup is supposed to lower utility bills, not send a sheet of rain pouring over the side of the house....
New York fire official urges furnace checks, carbon monoxide detectors before first cold snap
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (442+ words) "If there's some inconsistent burning, you can have CO poisoning." As Western New York heads toward heating season, Rich Silvaroli, former fire chief with the Frontier Volunteer Fire Department, said households should not wait until the first cold snap to…...
Hurricane Lowell blasts dirt, debris into Kauai hotel as storm forces its way in
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (544+ words) "The jarring scene shows the mess left behind as Lowell lashes the island." A startling social media clip showed what hurricane damage can look like before floodwaters even recede. Inside a Kauai hotel, wind and rain from Hurricane Lowell dragged…...