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Heavy Rain Picks Up as Storm Stalls Over Bay Area, Causing Flooding and Mudslides
An atmospheric river previously expected to cause only minor flooding pounded the Bay Area on Tuesday with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.
Atmospheric Rivers to Deliver ‘One-Two Punch’ of Strong Bay Area Rain, Sierra Snow
PG&E Wants to Pull the Plug on Electrification Project at CSU Monterey Bay
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PG&E Wants to Pull the Plug on Electrification Project at CSU Monterey Bay

PG&E proposed a novel approach to electrify existing buildings at CSU Monterey Bay. Now the promising project is in jeopardy.

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The latest Western Monarch Count by the Xerces Society marks the second-lowest population since tracking began in 1997. Biologists say hot temperatures and drought are to blame.

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Climate Scientists Warn of Growing Whiplash Effect on Weather Patterns

Californians are all too familiar with flip-flopping weather extremes, and new research suggests that weather whiplash is increasing as the atmosphere warms due to human-caused climate change.

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