Climate & Environment

California’s controversial new fuel rules rejected by state legal office

California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been stalled because it lacks ”clarity.”

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Large-scale debris removal underway at Eaton Wash Dam

Ash and fire debris have raised risk of flooding downstream.

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Temperatures to reach 80 degrees this weekend amid another Santa Ana wind event

Santa Ana winds to affect the wind prone corridors in L.A. and Ventura counties.

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Fire debris has washed up as far as the South Bay. Is it safe to go to the beach?

After the storms, we’re getting a better idea of how the January wildfires affected the coastline.

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NPR exclusive: Trump administration drops work on stronger building codes for disasters

To help homes survive more intense disasters, FEMA has been developing recommendations for stronger building codes. The Trump administration has pulled them back.

FEMA has helped develop building codes for decades, including standards that reduce the risk that houses will flood in storms and hurricanes. That work is being pulled back under the Trump Administration.

Gusty winds could blow ash from recent burn scars

A windblown dust and ash advisory ends by noon.

Uncertainty and frustration hover over those whose homes survived LA’s fires

Residents whose homes still stand in burn zones are concerned about their health and how to make their homes livable again.

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Pacific Coast Highway to reopen following Palisades Fire

A 9-mile stretch of PCH that was damaged last month will partially reopen on Thursday. Only residents, school buses and impacted businesses will be allowed to enter the area, according to Caltrans.

Shells of former homes along the ocean are still smoldering in places.

Dry and clear skies for the rest of the week

A slight warm up kicks off today.

How to battle your insurance company after the wildfires

We've got tips for navigating insurance claims in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires … without losing your mind.

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