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Record number of migrants crossed southern border in November: CBP

Saturday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- There were 233,740 migrants apprehended along the U.S. southern border in November, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection- a 1% increase from October's record - breaking apprehensions and marked the highest ever number of border crossings ever recorded for the month... Read More.

Migrant surge at southern border prompts ramped up enforcement

Tuesday, December 13 by ABC News

(EL PASO, Texas) -- A wave of unauthorized migrants who entered the U.S. through El Paso in recent days has prompted immigration authorities to ramp up enforcement and processing.Over the weekend, authorities in El Paso stopped migrants 2,460 times a day on average, according... Read More.

Red flag warning issued in Southern California due to high winds, brush fire danger

Thursday, November 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Residents in Southern California have more than heavy traffic to contend with this Thanksgiving.The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties on Thursday that lasts until Friday morning, indicating critical fire weather... Read More.

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits western Texas, southern New Mexico

Thursday, November 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattled western Texas and southern New Mexico on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The epicenter was northwest of Pecos, Texas, about 170 miles east of El Paso, the National Weather Service in El Paso tweeted.The earthquake... Read More.

Venezuelans who enter US illegally at southern border points of entry will be returned to Mexico: DHS

Monday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Venezuelans who enter the U.S. illegally at ports of entry along the southern border will be returned to Mexico under the authority of Title 42, a public health statute invoked at the start of the pandemic by the Trump administration that... Read More.

Tropical Storm Kay to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Southern California

Friday, September 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Kay is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Southern California on Friday, as well as some relief from a prolonged heat wave, as it moves in from Mexico.Kay made landfall Thursday over the Baja California Peninsula... Read More.

Raging Route Fire injures seven firefighters, prompts evacuation orders in southern California

Thursday, September 1 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least seven firefighters were injured in a raging wildfire in southern California, officials said Wednesday night.The Route Fire in Castaic has burned over 5,208 acres with 12% containment as of Thursday morning, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.Authorities previously reported... Read More.

Two dead, five injured in shooting at Southern California park: Police

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

(SAN PEDRO, Calif.) -- Two people are dead and five others are injured after a shooting at Peck Park Sunday in San Pedro, California, Los Angeles police said.The shooting possibly started as a dispute between two groups and there were likely multiple shooters, according... Read More.

Southern entrance of Yosemite National Park to reopen as containment of Washburn Fire increases

Friday, July 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is scheduled to reopen now that firefighters have made headway with containing the wildfire that was threatening the park's iconic sequoia trees.The Washburn Fire, a wildfire that has burned through nearly 5,000 acres along... Read More.

What clinics in southern states where abortion is banned are doing now

Monday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the South has become covered with abortion bans.Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Texas -- along with Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and South Dakota -- all now have near-total bans on abortion in effect.... Read More.

Wildfire in southern New Jersey forces closure of trails, campgrounds

Monday, June 20 by ABC News

(TRENTON, N.J.) -- A wildfire in southern New Jersey has scorched at least 7,200 acres as of Monday morning, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews will continue to conduct backfiring operations throughout the day to aid in containment,... Read More.

How Southern California golf courses are adjusting to new water restrictions

Monday, June 20 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Water restrictions in the West are becoming commonplace as the megadrought intensifies and reservoir levels continue to recede -- including in recreational facilities that require ample amounts of irrigation.In Southern California, golf courses are altering the way they tend to the... Read More.