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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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Although her business premises were destroyed, Shelene Hearring’s students helped her understand that “all the spirits, all the energy, all the love, all those years were still living.
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Officials said parks and fields within the affected neighborhoods should test for heavy metals in the soil.
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They still have a lot of growing to do, but Sunny and Gizmo should be weeks away from fledging.
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In the Eaton Fire burn area, material that can be reused is being taken to Altadena Golf Course, where it is sorted and processed. Here's how it works.
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Mostly cloudy Friday in SoCal, with highs near 65 degrees.
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Wildfire smoke, ash and debris can contain toxic metals, including lead.
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“We’re committed to rebuilding and continuing to support the community,” said Craig Sloane, general manager of Altadena Town & Country Club.
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Here’s a look at the recovery so far, including progress on debris cleanup, rebuilding permits, insurance claims and more.
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Light afternoon showers are possible in Southern California today. Expect highs near 64.
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The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center is looking for donations and volunteers to help the more than 650 animals in their care.
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An on-the-ground look at how local business owners plan to rebuild after the devastation of the Eaton Fire.
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Critics say the $300-million effort to stabilize a stretch of the popular Pacific Surfliner route is haphazard, curtails public beach access and will only yield short-term benefits.
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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As climate change makes the classic green lawns more unsustainable, some have traded their grass for lettuce, avocados, and other crops.
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Flames burning in the San Gabriel Mountains, evacuations continue
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More than 64,000 LADWP customers have experienced power outages at some point during the heat wave that began Thursday. SoCalEdison reports about 3,758 customers were without power as of Monday morning.
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A 60-day public comment period on the proposal is now open through Nov. 4
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The quakes hit about 30 minutes apart with the stronger one coming second.
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It's been so hot for so long, we've lost track of how many days of 100 degrees the region has endured — and the end won't come this weekend.
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Train track inspectors on the lookout for what are known as "sun kinks."
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Crews are working in high heat and tough terrain in the San Bernardino Mountains. The number of threatened structures increased to 8,000 structures, including homes and businesses, as of Monday night.
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We explain the geology behind the mile-long and mile-wide landslide complex uprooting homes and families in Rancho Palos Verdes.Listen 18:42
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The heat will stick around through next week, with Saturday expected to be about 5 degrees cooler.
