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Los Angeles Times OpinionLetters to the Editor: How did $100 natural gas bills become $500?
Readers discuss soaring natural gas bills despite no change in lifestyle, and the cost of switching to all-electric appliances.
- Charlotte Observer
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.
- Associated Press
Oregon pins hopes on mass timber to boost housing, jobs
Inside a warehouse at the industrial Port of Portland lies what some believe could be the answer to Oregon's housing crisis — a prototype of an affordable housing unit made from mass timber. Once mass-produced at the factory being planned at the port, the units ranging from 426 square feet (40 square meters) to 1,136 square feet (106 square meters) could be deployed across the state to be assembled in urban and rural communities alike, potentially alleviating a critical housing shortage that has driven Oregon's high rates of homelessness.
- 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.
- USA TODAY
Minus-50 degrees?! Bitter cold, waves of storms target nation's midsection this week
At least three storms will be responsible for the threat of ice and snow from Sunday through Thursday.
- HuffPost
Elusive Wildcat Found To Be Living On Mount Everest
Scientists confirmed the presence of the "rare and remarkable" Pallas's cat on the world's highest mountain.
- Fox Weather
Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has profound impacts on worldwide weather and temperatures
- Fox Weather
Groundhog week weather to challenge even the best prognosticators with threat of southern wintry mess
If all the ingredients are in place, a prolonged period of freezing rain could impact the Southern Plains and Mid-Mississippi Valley during the workweek.
- WLS – Chicago
Weekend Winter Weather Advisory issued for Chicago area
A Winter Weather advisory has been issued for Chicago and the northern and western suburbs starting Saturday morning.
- 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
At the first National Forest site we visited in California’s remote Modoc Plateau, nearly every plant had been chewed on by cattle. The botanists, there to track down and collect seeds from rare plants, pointed out the soil erosion from stomping hooves. The cow pies were everywhere, unavoidable on the steep roadside slope, and they crunched or squished under our boots. The seeds we had come to collect, from a delphinium only known to exist in a handful of places in the state (though more common
- GOBankingRates
Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill
Hold on to your wallet. Due to inflation and prices surging for natural gas, heating oil and other fuels, you will see a significant rise in your utility bills. So, if you've opened your electric bill...
- 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.
- Jalopnik
Firefighters Still Aren't Sure How to Quickly Defeat EV Fires
Tens of thousands of gallons: That’s how much water it takes to extinguish a single electric vehicle fire. As EVs becomes more prevalent on our roads — possibly reaching 50 percent of all new car sales by 2030 — firefighters are still struggling to get proper training on how to quickly and effectively put out these incredibly intense blazes.
- 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
Fallen trees and other damage must be cleaned up before trails can reopen at the scenic Big Sur park.
- 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.
- Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
More rain and snow are on the forecast for Central California
Forecasts show another storm is heading toward Central California, and with it comes a little more rain, snow and freezing temperatures.
- Fox Weather
More rain and snow coming to California Sunday
After a brief dry period in the Golden State, a new storm system will bring rain to Central and Southern California. Snow is expected for higher elevations.