Climate & Environment

LA and Orange County residents should be prepared to evacuate as storm's peak approaches

This week's rain storm is expected to be strong enough to cause debris flows in and around recently burned areas.

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Major LA County wildfire relief programs close Wednesday. What you should know

Affected residents have until 5 p.m. on March 12 to apply for assistance from three major funds.

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Late winter storms to bring heavy rain, threat of debris flows to SoCal

A more powerful storm system moves in Wednesday, bringing with it heavy rain and more mountain snow through Thursday.

The view through a car window of a rainy LA; there are water drops on the glass, four windblown palm trees are silhouetted against a grey sky, and the Chase sign on a bank building glows white and blue in the eerie light.

Proposed wildfire rules could determine what you can put next to your home. How to join the conversation

The Zone Zero regulations on defensible space would apply to trees, potted plants, fences and other items that can catch embers and ignite.

A wide view of a firefighter holding up a hose that's spraying a strong stream of water onto a burning home that appears to be two stories. The scene is smokey and red with flames and plants in view.

Mudslides possible as big storm is projected to bring heavy rainfall

Snow levels could drop to 4,000 feet, potentially affecting the Grapevine, as storms move through Southern California this week.

An electronic sign warns of possible mudslide flooding along a mountain road.

Climate politics and insurance intertwine, giving California official a no-win choice on State Farm

For Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, approving an emergency 22% rate hike request by State Farm would raise bills for millions of Californians. Not approving it could imperil the state's home insurance market.

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Quake with preliminary 4.1 magnitude strikes near Westlake Village

A ShakeAlert was issued. No reports of damage or injuries so far.

A map shows a series of lines encircling Westwood Village area.

Quake with preliminary 4.1 magnitude strikes near Westlake Village

A ShakeAlert was issued.

Jackie and Shadow's third eaglet hatches into Big Bear's famous feathered family

More than 99,000 people were watching live on the Friends of Big Bear Valley Youtube livestream as the chick worked through the hatching process.

Three fuzzy gray chicks look up at a mature eagle in a nest surrounded by snow.

Thousands of trees will go unplanted in Los Angeles after Musk pulls funding

Tens of millions of dollars in grants were withdrawn across the country, targeting programs that plant trees in low-income communities.

Several people shovels dig into dirt to plant trees; one person holding up a young tree, covering its roots with soil

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