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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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It’s a bittersweet moment for tens of thousands of fans who’ve watched the eagles grow through the YouTube livestream.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District's vote Friday comes after a federal prosecutor threatened to sue if the rules were enacted.
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Proposed legislation hasn't moved out of the Assembly and Senate, raising questions about how far California will go in efforts to make oil and gas companies pay for climate damage.
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Southern California is in for a warm weekend with dry weather.
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SoCal Gas and business groups have been lobbying heavily against rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters in homes. A vote is set for Friday.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.
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There's a slight chance of thunderstorms and afternoon showers around the eastern San Gabriel Mountains.
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Evacuation orders were also lifted for residents in the Digier Canyon and Lebec areas.
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Overcast mornings return to the area before a warm up later this week.
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Tropical moisture rolls into the region, bringing thunder and rain. The mugginess will clear up by Thursday, forecasters say.
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Overcast mornings return to the area before a warm up later this week.
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Sweet orange scab is a fungal pathogen that's already been found in Orange County. Here's what you need to know if you have citrus trees.
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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Firefighters are worried about access in the event of an emergency as the ongoing landslide shifts and destroys roads.
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The L.A. case comes as rescuers deal with a surge of sick and stranded animals further up the coast in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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A hazardous haze, made up of small, inhalable particles, casts a pall over the desert. This year has been severe, triggering asthma attacks — so what is being done to clean it up?
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Solar energy can reduce climate pollution and electric bills. The U.S. government will soon start giving out $7 billion in grants for solar programs for low-income homes.
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If residents do not comply with inspection orders, city officials will obtain a warrant as land movement accelerates.
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You're going to start feeling the heat today. Friday and Saturday will be hotter.
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As the climate crisis continues to worsen and disasters become more frequent, renters may face a lot of the burden, not having the same access to insurance, and not receiving adequate assistance from the government.
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The future of the coast's 27 aging oil platforms — all of them off of Southern California — is TBD. Some environmental groups want the platforms preserved as habitat for sea life. A new attraction at the OC Fair offers visitors a front row seat to it all.
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You can buy bicycles, electronics, or your next unique living room staple at Riverside County’s “Found It Again Reuse Store.”
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State Water Project capacity could dip as much as 23% over next 20 years.
