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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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Gov. Gavin Newsom reset his relationship with President Donald Trump after the Los Angeles fires, but he has yet to secure the disaster aid he wants.
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After the fog and clouds burn off, expect a partly sunny and mild day in SoCal on Friday, with highs near 65.
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L.A.’s proposed budget cuts include eliminating the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office and staff tasked with monitoring pollution from oil wells.
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The air agency doesn’t plan to monitor the air or take any immediate steps to protect schools and households from the gas, which can damage lungs and cause neurological effects.
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Expect cooler weather today for most areas, with partly cloudy skies.
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Partly sunny across Los Angeles, with highs near 67.
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Rescuers have received thousands of calls about dolphins, sea lions, birds and other animals who need help.
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Billy and Tina, the last two remaining Asian elephants at the L.A. Zoo, are relocating to the Tulsa Zoo.
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At a time when communities feel fractured, here's a look at online communities taking a pragmatic approach to changing the world for the better.
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We take a closer look at Southern California Edison’s plans to go underground with power lines in Altadena and Malibu.
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Cloudy through mid-morning in SoCal with highs near 70.
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Soaring egg prices have people flocking to buy chickens, creating a nationwide shortage of chicks.
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 global temperatures rise and seasons shift, bees and other pollinators are missing critical connections with flowers and crops.
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Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms.
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The closures included roads in Mount Baldy Village as well as popular trails.
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A petition to list some populations of the bird as endangered has advanced through a state agency.
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Railroads required to begin transition to electric trains, trucks after air district adopts new ruleThe board of Southern California’s air quality agency has voted to adopt a rule that will require railroad companies to transition to all-electric trains and trucks.
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Cal Fire Riverside said their investigation found the cause of the Nixon Fire was electrical.
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Legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom are working behind the scenes to draft energy legislation before the end-of-the-month deadline.
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About 80 Californians die every year after contracting Valley fever, a fungal disease that typically affects the lungs.
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It's going to be a scorcher this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
