The weather factors that triggered L.A. County’s devastating fires
Winds and unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for the extreme wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
Newsom orders independent investigation into dry fire hydrants during L.A. fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into how the loss of water left dry fire hydrants and hindered ...
NDOT project to protect Mojave desert tortoise and desert wildlife with new crossings
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has been awarded a $16.8 million grant by the U.S. Department of ...
Southern Nevada’s desert tortoises getting help to cross the road
Long before Southern Nevada built its winding highways, desert tortoises roamed freely without consequence. For these ...
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Millions for SNWA’s turf-rebate program in Las Vegas, but $5 rate is gone
New applications for the turf rebate program through the Southern Nevada Water Authority are being accepted, but the temporary $5-per-square-foot rate for homeowners is history.
Wind advisory issued for California until early Friday, according to the NWS
A wind advisory was issued by the NWS Las Vegas NV on Thursday at 9 a.m. The advisory is for Eastern Mojave Desert, Including ...
UPDATE: Southern California under a wind advisory until early Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
The NWS Las Vegas NV issued an updated wind advisory at 5:42 p.m. on Tuesday. The advisory is for Death Valley, Western ...
Fires in LA and Vegas? Weather conditions similar, but equation slightly different
The average Las Vegas homeowner’s landscape, while certainly not 100 percent fireproof, is less likely to catch fire even in ...
'Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises
Two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen's footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok ...