Rising flood risk seen threatening scant supply of low-cost U.S. homes

Rising seas linked to climate change are expected to triple the amount of affordable housing at risk from flooding in U.S.

UPDATE: Malibu Coast and Los Angeles placed under a coastal flood advisory until Friday afternoon

On Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. a coastal flood advisory was released by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA valid from Thursday 4 a.m.
KTRE

Nacogdoches P&Z reviews city’s floodplain management ordinance

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Nacogdoches city staff presented a “floodplain management ordinance’ to the city’s planning and zoning commission at Monday’s night meeting. Staff focused in on low lying ...
Daily Breeze

Meeker brothers combine for 5 TDs as Mira Costa football defeats Culver City

CULVER CITY — Twin brothers Liam and Luke Meeker — Mira Costa’s quarterback and wide receiver tandem — had their connection working Friday. The Meekers combined to contribute to all five Mustangs’ ...
LAist

Culver City stair reform

What do stairs have to do with California’s housing crisis? More than you might think, say many local policymakers. Cities across the state have been considering building code changes to let new ...
mynews4

FEMA redraws Washoe County flood maps, identifies high-risk areas

RENO, Nev. — New flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identify updated flood hazards along more than 60 streams in Washoe County. The hope is that building officials and ...
WDBJ

City of Roanoke to receive millions in state grant funding for flood mitigation

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke has accepted grant money from the state to help with flood mitigation. The city will receive $7.1 million from the Department of Conservation & Recreation’s ...
TechCrunch

Suspect arrested after threats against TikTok’s Culver City headquarters

Police say they have arrested a suspect allegedly connected to multiple online threats that led TikTok to evacuate its headquarters near Los Angeles on Friday. A press release from the Culver City ...
ABC7

Police arrest man accused of making threats against TikTok headquarters in Culver City

CULVER CITY, Calif. (KABC) -- A man is under arrest after police say he made multiple online threats targeting the TikTok headquarters in Culver City. Employees first reported receiving a series of ...
Sun Sentinel

How frozen flood insurance could delay home purchases in Florida

Buyers of homes in flood zones could be encountering unexpected hurdles this week: The government shutdown that took effect on Wednesday also has suspended the National Flood Insurance Program’s ...
Eater

A Culver City Neighborhood Gem Is Closing After Nearly Two Decades

Rebecca Roland is an editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, who covers the evolving landscape of LA’s food scene. Akasha, a longtime downtown Culver City all-day restaurant, cafe, and ...