Climate & Environment

Your SoCal Weather Report For The Weekend Of June 9-11: Briefly Sunny, Then Back To Clouds

In the L.A. basin, temperatures will be in the upper 60s throughout the weekend. The San Fernando Valley will be warmer, with sun and highs in the mid-to-upper 70s.

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A 2.5 Magnitude Quake Overnight In Carson Woke Up Nearby Residents

Reports of shaking so far are limited mostly to very nearby areas.

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What You Should Know About The Precarious Existence Of The Channel Island Foxes

Clawing back from extinction, the small fox's future hangs in the balance, challenged by lack of genetic diversity.

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With Rooftop Solar Energy Out Of Reach For Many, Here’s What 'Community Solar' Could Do For Us

California has been a leader in generating solar power on rooftops, but the state hasn't seen the same success with subscription-style "community solar" projects.

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A Vanishing Lake In SoCal May Have Delayed Major San Andreas Quakes — But A 'Big One' Will Still Happen

While you shouldn’t expect to see the lake anytime soon, a big quake is always imminent.

Upcoming Study Of Air Quality Includes Communities Around Inglewood Oil Field

Baldwin Hills and other communities were selected to be part of the California Air and Resource Board's Study of Neighborhood Air near Petroleum Sources.