Residents of Los Angeles, California, Arizona wake up to large cracks in the ground, leaving many wondering what's behind this sudden phenomenon.

Web story Southern California braces for a severe heatwave this week, with temperatures predicted to exceed triple digits, affecting coastal & inland areas significantly.

California is a land of expansion and contraction. Nowhere is that more clear than in its rivers: a month ago they were suffering from drought and now, suddenly, they are overwhelmed by the fearsome storms that hit the state.

California is currently experiencing another series of atmospheric rivers, causing widespread flooding and prompting evacuation orders for millions of people. The upcoming twelfth river is expected to bring even more precipitation