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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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Previously, a criminal background disqualified them from becoming professional county firefighters.
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L.A. County’s 2023 ordinance had been tied up in litigation. Now officials plan to have another phaseout law in place next year.
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Say hello to overcast mornings again here in SoCal.
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Sunny and Gizmo, now at about 10 weeks old, could take their first flight away from the nest any day now.
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Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
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The squirrels may be cute, but they can cause serious environmental issues — and experts say humans aren’t helping.
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Los Angeles industry groups are struggling to reach the Trump administration with their concerns.
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Another hot day today, but not as bad as yesterday. Relief is in sight as soon as Monday.
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The most concerning levels are in Altadena, according to the company L.A. County hired to conduct the testing.
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The city has been managing the peafowl population for years in response to complaints about noise and property damage.
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Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline. Beachcombers say they look like "blue diamonds strewn across the beach."
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A heat advisory kicks in at 10 a.m. today until 9 p.m. Saturday for most of Southern California.
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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The method of using dogs' superior sense of scent toward conservation projects has been gaining ground in the United States.
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There is a moment of awe that washes over you when you step into a forest. Century-old trees tower above, sunlight twinkling through them. Birds tweet. Spiders weave their elaborate webs. The smell of pine needles fill the air.
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The Imperial Irrigation District will receive hundreds of millions in federal funds to further cut water use.
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The last-minute Senate plan would delay by four years a law’s deadline for safety rules at oil wells near homes and schools.
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A bill that would make California the first state to ban commercial octopus farming is still alive in the Legislature.
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Break from the heat in store this weekend. Expect a warm up early next week.
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It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases.
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Light shaking was felt near the epicenter.
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Break from the heat continues into the weekend, followed by a warm up early next week.
