Gnomes take over Story Mill Park
A group of gnomes is living at Story Mill Park spending their time trapping trolls, watching for incoming weather, and mining for magical gems.
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An earthquake hit the North Carolina mountains Saturday, USGS confirms. What we know.
The quake had a depth of 2.36 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Sacramento Bee
Crews put out ‘spontaneous’ Tesla battery fire on California freeway with 6,000 gallons of water
Some 6,000 gallons of water was used to put out the flames.
- Charlotte Observer
Snake bites dog in Charlotte. Why are they around in the winter and how to protect pets
A social media post about a dog in Charlotte getting bitten by a poisonous snake this month has raised questions.
- Fox Weather
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Winter still has nearly two months remaining, and that means more snow is on the way in the months ahead. But do you know which month is typically the snowiest?
- Fox Weather
Hawaii under Flood Watches as heavy rains soak the tropical islands
Hawaii is famous for its sunny and warm beaches, but Mother Nature has something else in mind for Sunday and Monday as the islands get hit with heavy rains and strong winds to kick off the week.
- Fox Weather
Groundhog week weather to challenge even the best prognosticators with threat of southern wintry mess
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- Fox Weather
Sunday marks anniversary for the only time measurable snow fell in world's hottest place
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- USA TODAY
Bitter cold, waves of storms target nation's midsection; Texas, Gulf Coast states could see tornadoes: Updates
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- LA Times
Why desert golf courses and artificial lakes remain untouched by the Colorado River crisis
In the Coachella Valley, water continues flowing to lakes and golf courses, even as the Colorado River reaches new lows. Critics say it's time to limit heavy water use.
- Gizmodo
Nobody Is Happy With the Federal Grazing Program
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- USA TODAY
A black bear and her cubs are hibernating in Pennsylvania's Poconos. Watch the livestream
A livestream from underneath a deck in the Pocono Mountains lets viewers observe a hibernating black bear and her cubs in Pennsylvania.
- Sacramento Bee
Iconic California state park with waterfall onto beach closed by storm damage
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Forecasts show another storm is heading toward Central California, and with it comes a little more rain, snow and freezing temperatures.
- Fox News
Arizona man jumps into frigid canal waters to save dog, owner from drowning: 'I don't think I'm a hero'
A man in Scottsdale, Arizona, is being credited as a hero after he jumped into the freezing waters of a canal to save a man and his dog who had fallen in.
- Sacramento Bee
Wind, snow and freezing temps to hit Northern California. Here’s a look at the forecast
A wind advisory will go into effect in the Sacramento area from 1 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Monday
- LA Times
How Las Vegas declared war on thirsty grass and set an example for the desert Southwest
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- Statesman Journal
Oregon faces dire water future, state audit finds
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Editorial: California electric car sales are zooming. Too bad they're mostly Teslas
Nearly 1 in 5 new car sales in California were zero-emission in 2022, but most of them are Teslas and other high-end models. That shows how far the state has to go in making the shift to electric vehicles equitable.