Climate & Environment

Headed to the beach this weekend to cool off? Choose wisely

L.A. County Public Health has issued Ocean Water Use warnings for several areas.

A seal is seen at the ocean shore as water rolls onto Will Rogers State Beach. A yellow warning sign that says "WARNING Avoid water contact due to high bacteria levels" is seen in the foreground.

California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now?

Iran war spikes gas prices, putting spotlight on California's refinery profit-cap rules and the state's shrinking fuel supply options.

A digital signage of gas prices ranging between $5.79 to $6.29. There are cars parked at pumps in the background in the gas station.

Got a used tennis or pickleball? These LA-area teens want to recycle them for a world record attempt

The students are collecting donations while advocating for recycling improvements with ball manufacturers and SoCal officials.

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A neon yellow plastic ball is resting in a small puddle of water in front of black netting.

Person with ‘history of sleeping on the job’ held critical role during Eaton Fire, complaint alleges

An L.A. County employee makes the allegation in a whistleblower complaint and in interviews about the response to the deadly fire. County officials dispute the allegations.

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Solar panel reimbursements to remain low under California appeals court ruling

A California appeals court upheld a 2022 regulatory decision to reduce rooftop solar payments. Environmental groups may appeal to the state Supreme Court.

A view of houses with solar panels on the side of the hill.

‘Unprecedented’ March heat wave could bring highs near 100 and last about a week

Forecasters are expecting temperatures more than 30 degrees above normal, including along the coast.

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The sun sets over the ocean and people stand in the water.

Expect windy conditions before heat wave arrives in SoCal

Some Ventura County mountains, the 5 Freeway corridor and the Antelope Valley foothills will be under wind advisories later this afternoon.

A woman has trouble with her hair as Santa Ana winds returned to the Southland as seen from the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angles on October 18, 2024. Haze and dust seemed to envelop the downtown Los Angeles skyline.

Composting can be wildly frustrating. Maggots to the rescue

Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute) black soldier fly larvae could be the answer.