The Latest Breaking News from Death Valley

Jerry Zezima: How sweet it was

It’s a good thing I’m not a business magnate because I couldn’t sell refrigerators in Death Valley. If I could, I’d be a refrigerator magnate.

Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022

LSU Celebrations During Win Over Alabama Set off Seismograph

Tigers fans quite literally shook the ground in Death Valley at the end of the overtime thriller.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2022

Exploring the riddle of California's 450-mile-long 3rd Congressional District

DARWIN, Calif. — A little before noon on a recent Wednesday, residents of this improbable town halfway between Death Valley and Mt. Whitney gathered in front of the post office after the morning delivery.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022

Death Valley: A first-hand look at the flood damage

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif./Nevada — About 1.3 million people visit the hottest place on Earth each year. On Tuesday, just a handful were at Death Valley National Park.

Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022

A key route in Death Valley buried in floods will be closed for another week

Flash flooding in the park trapped hundreds of guests and partially buried cars and trucks in mud. The record-breaking rains dumped 1.46 inches — 75% of what the area typically gets in a year.

WEKU · Aug 9, 2022

'Unprecedented' rain, flooding shuts Death Valley National Park, swallowing cars, stranding hundreds

LOS ANGELES — Death Valley National Park, famous for its parched, otherworldly landscapes, closed completely Friday because of historic rainfall and flash flooding. About 500 visitors and 500 staff members were stuck in the park after the closures, with no major injuries reported, though about 60 vehicles were damaged.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 6, 2022

The 10 hottest places on Earth, from Death Valley to Tunisia

Which destinations have achieved record-busting heat?

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

'Catastrophe' feared from 40C 'Death Valley' heatwave as NHS braces for 'huge' surge

The heatwave is adding 'extreme pressure' to the NHS with some hospitals declaring 'critical incidents' and ambulances have been put on their highest alert level

Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022

The 10 hottest places on Earth, from Death Valley to Tunisia

Which destinations have achieved record-busting heat?

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Analysis: Ten years later, California’s ‘top two’ primary isn’t always what it seems

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s primary election won’t be remembered for what happened in a sprawling state Senate district that stretches from Lake Tahoe to Death Valley. But maybe it should.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022