Climate & Environment

Deep roots keep martial arts master in Altadena after fire disaster

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.

A woman stands in front of a destroyed structure in Altadena, California.

Pasadena baseball fields closed for elevated lead levels

Officials said parks and fields within the affected neighborhoods should test for heavy metals in the soil.

An empty baseball field is surrounded by large green trees and a green grass. The infield is filled with tan sand with a fenced cage in the bottom center.

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets are getting closer to leaving the nest

They still have a lot of growing to do, but Sunny and Gizmo should be weeks away from fledging.

Three bald eagles, including one adult in the middle flanked by eaglets on each side, are standing in a nest made of twigs, sticks and fluff. The sky is foggy and gray behind them.

Concerned about lead from the fires? LA County will test your blood for free

Wildfire smoke, ash and debris can contain toxic metals, including lead.

New blood tests that help detect Alzheimer's disease are opening up a new era in diagnosis and treatment, doctors say.

The LA fires left behind millions of tons of debris, some of it toxic. Where does it all go?

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.

Cloudy skies and mild temps again before a slight warmup

Mostly cloudy Friday in SoCal, with highs near 65 degrees.

May gray skies provide a gloomy background over the Los Angeles basin in a view with homes and skyscrapers in the background. Palm trees line some of the streets below.

How one of the largest employers in Altadena plans to rebuild

“We’re committed to rebuilding and continuing to support the community,” said Craig Sloane, general manager of Altadena Town & Country Club.

A black sign with white text reads “Altadena Town & Country Club, est. 1910.”

100 days after the LA fires, where do we stand?

Here’s a look at the recovery so far, including progress on debris cleanup, rebuilding permits, insurance claims and more.

Trees and brush burn on the side of a street.

Mild temps before light rain arrives to SoCal

Light afternoon showers are possible in Southern California today. Expect highs near 64.

Rain clouds gather over downtown skyline in Los Angeles

Sick brown pelicans flood Huntington Beach wildlife facility. How you can help

The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center is looking for donations and volunteers to help the more than 650 animals in their care.

Five brown pelicans are huddled together in a space enclosed by fences and black tarps.

Can Altadena businesses rise from the ashes?

An on-the-ground look at how local business owners plan to rebuild after the devastation of the Eaton Fire.

Two men speak into microphones outdoors in Altadena, California.

New sand and rocks approved to stabilize San Clemente rail corridor. Environmentalists object

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.

Looking down a train track with waves crashing into boulders on the right hand side, a slope with palm trees and houses on top on the left side, and an excavator about to pick up a boulder next to the tracks in the distance.

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