Emily Jane Freed began as UC Cooperative Extension area director for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties in June.

A hurricane in the central Pacific Ocean has rapidly developed but is not expected to cause major issues for Hawaii.

At least 130 million people from Texas to Maine are under alert for dangerous heat and humidity over the next few days.Hot ...

The ingredients that led to the Hill Country disaster — steep terrain, swollen rivers and unsuspecting people in harm’s way — ...

As envisioned, cloud seeding in the rugged range on the Montana/Idaho border could boost snowpack and runoff for the beleaguered Big Hole River and other drought-stricken areas.

As envisioned, cloud seeding in the rugged range on the Montana/Idaho border could boost snowpack and runoff for the ...

Some dolphins in Australia use sponges on their noses to hunt fish, a skill passed down through generations, according to new ...

So here we are at the outset of named-storm season: more displacement, more societal shunning and worse, all while ...

Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and ...

As federal funding for disaster preparedness and relief is slashed and risks escalate, DIY disaster preparation matters more ...

Flood warnings have been issued for Kansas and Missouri as Tomahawk and Brush Creeks rise in water levels. This live blog is ...