As climate change brings more severe storms, L.A. must rethink its pavement to avoid floods. Then, a local college teaches drone skills for commercial use to launch student careers in the industry.

Also, Yosemite re-opens, but flood danger hasn't gone away. San Bernardino County says they're prepared for snow melt capture. The city nature challenge returns for an exploration of the Whittier Narrows. FEMA helps San Bernardino residents apply for assistance after winter storms. Explore JPL returns to showcase space science for the public. Rivers in Southern California strengthened by snow melt, forest officials advise caution. USC Sea Grant is researching microplastics. Tracking ocean salinity helps fight climate change.

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