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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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The pink flowers we love so much are a fire hazard, and it may be time to part ways with them.
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Scorching hot weather continues with chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms for some areas.
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Fewer renters and low-income households will have access to affordable solar and battery storage if the cut is enacted. A Compton business owner already is feeling the effects.
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Temperatures are expected to be 10 to 15 degrees hotter than normal across the region, prompting public health warnings.
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A red flag warning has been issued for mountainous areas of Southern California, including in L.A., Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.
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Amid a legal fight over California’s power to regulate car and truck pollution, state agencies are suggesting policies that need stable funding, legislative action, or lengthy rulemaking.
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Climate policies could lead to future refinery closures as Californians transition to electric vehicles.
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Declaring the lots a public nuisance allows the county to remove ash and rubble while charging owners for the work.
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Access to air-conditioned spaces is a key public health strategy amid worsening heat, but there are questions about how effective cooling centers are.
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A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments.
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The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.
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Starting Wednesday, temperatures are expected to be in the high 90s and low 100s in inland areas. Officials warn the public to take precautions.
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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Enjoy the cooler weather before a weekend warm up.
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A new effort to create more wildlife crossings in Los Angeles and throughout the state seeks to raise hundreds of millions in private funding.
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The move adds more than two dozen conditions aimed at curbing the bad smells affecting the surrounding community.
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The proposed Chuckwalla, Sáttítla, and Kw'tsán national monuments would protect more than 1 million acres of land, most of which is in California.
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The bill would require new warehouses built after 2026 to have a 300-foot buffer from “sensitive receptors” like schools, parks and hospitals.
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Cooler weather for the week has arrived.
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The quarantines for five separate species, including two that have never been detected in this part of the world before, have been lifted.
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Forecasters say the weekend warming trend will continue through Tuesday, followed by a normal weather pattern.
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The 387 acre property near Newport Beach is home to more than 18 sensitive, threatened, or endangered species.
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The Dungeness crab and banana slug are poised to become California's latest animal ambassadors.
