Climate & Environment

Your SoCal Weather Report For Super Tuesday, March 5: Sunny For Now, Rain To Come

Soak in the sun on this Super Tuesday before more rainfall comes to the Southland Wednesday through early Thursday.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Monday, March 4: Early Spring Feels

Today's weather will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s.

A geothermal map of SoCal in shades of green, blue and yellow with white numbers located over different cities.

The Human Cost Of Climate-Related Disasters Is Acutely Undercounted, New Study Says

A new study counts the human health costs from increasingly costly and dangerous extreme weather in the U.S.

Hurricane Irene caused enormous damage in New York state, flooding homes like this one in Prattsville, NY, in 2011. Major weather events like Irene send people to the hospital and can even contribute to deaths for weeks after the storms.

California Towns Are Banning New Gas Stations. Big Oil Is Paying Attention

Some activists view the industry's response as a badge of success.

A gas station sits on the corner of a busy intersection. Two silver cars drive past the camera. The Chevron gas station has a big rectangular sign on the corner that lists the current prices of Gasoline if paid by cash (self-serve, with techron). Regular: 543 9/10. Plus: 565 9/10. Supreme: 577 9/10. Diesel No. 2: 529 9/10. There is a smaller sign next to it that lists prices if paid by credit card. Regular: 555 9/10. Plus: 577 9/10. The third price is obscured by the many cars turning in the area.

How You Can Help Refill LA's Aquifers By Capturing Stormwater At Home

Time to grab a shovel and get digging.

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LA Region Should Start Drying Out By This Afternoon, As Snow Continues To Fall In Sierra Nevada

L.A. region will see light to moderate rain through Monday.

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Sierra Nevada Is Expected To Receive Another 2 Feet Of Snow Through The Weekend

A powerful blizzard will continue to pummel parts of the Sierra Nevada through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow covers the landscape in front of a store, during a storm on Saturday in Truckee, Calif.

Another Storm Hits California, Though Sierra Nevadas Are Seeing The Worst Of It

Southern California will see between half and inch and 3 inches of rain, while avalanche and blizzard warnings are in effect near Yosemite and Lake Tahoe through Sunday.

I-80 Closed As Dangerous Winter Storm Pummels The Sierra Nevada

Some parts of the Sierra Nevada region have already amassed over 3 feet of snow. Forecasters say snow showers will continue through Sunday.

How Is California's 'Compost Law' Going For You?

We want to hear how you’re experiencing California’s new compost law at home or at your business.

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