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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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The Interior Department released its plan to open up federal waters off California’s coast to oil drilling, setting up a direct confrontation with Sacramento on energy and climate change.
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The heaviest rainfall fell overnight Thursday into Friday morning in the L.A. and Ventura counties with continued showers into the weekend.
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Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to arson, among other crimes related to the destructive and deadly January fire.
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More than 13 inches of rain fell in the Santa Ynez Mountains over the weekend. And another, colder storm is on the way.
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Well-meaning city dwellers forgo permits and official procedure to rewild urban areas across the country. In downtown L.A., artist Doug Rosenberg is trying to push the grassroots movement forward.
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The U.S. didn't send delegates to this year's world climate conference called COP30. But that void is being filled by leaders from state and cities including California.
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Researchers say they believe they've documented the first known death from alpha-gal syndrome — a red meat allergy caused by tick bites.
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Forecasters expect the heaviest rain Friday into Saturday night
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Air quality regulator South Coast AQMD is swapping out old school buses with electric ones.
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California’s data centers have doubled their use of electricity and demand for water — and are polluting more, even as lawmakers stall on oversight.
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It’s not easy to add green space where it’s most needed. The small city of South Gate is a success story — and a model for the region.
The utility company denies the allegation, saying it’s too soon to enter into mediation when investigations into the cause of the Eaton Fire are not yet complete.
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Last year’s round of clinics were able to serve about 200 people and divert nearly 2,000 pounds of waste from landfills.
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Highs in the 70s and sunny skies today before rain comes to SoCal in the afternoon.
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Reopening of the Palisades was scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday. But on Saturday night, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said checkpoints will remain in place, after she secured additional law enforcement resources from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Marine biologists prepare to study damage from debris flows, nutrient imbalance and toxic contaminants.
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The 525-pound male was relocated to the Angeles National Forest after being found in the crawl space of the evacuated home.
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An aging population of homeowners also complicates recovery of a historic Black community.
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There's been a 45% decrease since the 1980s, according to the latest report.
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Before the wildfire that destroyed thousands of homes, Altadena was already debating a tense question: should new housing be built in places that could burn?Listen 3:49
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Look for slightly warmer temperatures and mostly sunny skies.
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