Weather

Floodwaters surround trailers at the Fun Valley Family Resort campground and RV part in South Fork, Colo., early Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.

South Fork Fire Rescue

National

Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend

Ava Berger

Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues.

FILE - Faithful wait for the start of Pope Leo XIV Angelus prayer St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Aug. 2, 2026.

Gregorio Borgia

International

Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths

The Associated Press

A person watches the ocean in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, Calif. Aug. 20, 2023.

Mike Damron

KPBS

Environment

Mild fall storm brings cool-down, rainfall to San Diego area

City News Service

Quality of Life

Fall switches gears to cooler temps, rain clouds in San Diego area

City News Service

Showers were expected to move into the county Wednesday afternoon, with a second round arriving in the late evening, according to the NWS.
Environment

San Diego Unified prepares For El Niño with safety work, curriculum addition

City News Service

The San Diego Unified School District will begin instructing students about El Niño in the coming weeks, even as the district itself prepares for the expected significant weather pattern, officials said Tuesday.
Environment

Henderson Fire at Camp Pendleton reaches 100% containment at 3,260 acres

City News Service

The Henderson Fire is now 100% contained and remains 3,260 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Environment

A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

Ava Berger

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
Environment

She’s about to break a new record. But she’ll have to swim around sewage pollution first

Tammy Murga

Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed has been raising awareness about ocean conservation as she becomes the first person to swim the entire California coast.
Public Safety

Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start

California is bracing for fire weather, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities aim to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions
Health

Chula Vista school board members raise concerns about extreme heat on buses

Heidi de Marco

Board members are demanding answers after reports of school bus temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.
Environment

San Diego County urges readiness with heat, winds to hit region Thursday

City News Service

Temperatures will rise and high winds will hit San Diego County starting Thursday, prompting county officials to urge caution and preparation.
Health

Allergy and asthma sufferers beware: The Santa Ana winds can stir up symptoms

Heidi de Marco

A Sharp Rees-Stealy physician explained how Santa Ana winds could stir up airborne particles, worsen symptoms and affect people with underlying health conditions.
Living

San Diego storm clears out, high surf and coastal flood warnings linger

City News Service

While rain was expected to clear out of the county, a coastal flood advisory remained in effect through Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.