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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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As FEMA extends deadline to sign up for free debris removal, we explain different steps of the process.
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Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
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At 90% of the state historical average, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is far better than last year. But it’s nothing like the record-smashing 2023.
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Residents now have until April 15 to sign up for the government's free debris removal program. The program now includes condos, not just single-family homes.
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More patchy drizzle in store this morning followed by mostly sunny skies all afternoon.
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When the chick died in a snowstorm, teachers suddenly had to get real with their students. Here’s how some of them handled it.
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Preliminary data shows that firefighters who battled urban wildfires in L.A. had more mercury and lead in their blood than firefighters who'd responded to forest fires.
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California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection because using fire-resistant materials helps homes survive.
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Low clouds from the coast will continue to cover most of SoCal today, with some areas seeing partial sunlight.
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Two thousand property owners still need to make a decision, according to L.A. County Public Works.
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LA city park officials are asking residents to fill out a survey to share their thoughts about how to improve local parks. The survey is available until mid-April.
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A cooling trend is in store for the rest of the week with today's highs in the mid 70s for Southern California. Desert areas will continue to see high temperatures in the 90s.
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 power grid has been remarkably stable thanks in large part to more storage.
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Expert says the fireworms could be a feature in SoCal waters because of rising temperatures.
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Containment of the Eagle, Hawarden and Columbia fires continued Tuesday after thousands were forced to evacuate.
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Monsoonal moisture will bring a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the mountains for the next few days.
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Restaurants in Petaluma are collaborating on a novel experiment to reduce plastic waste.
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The designation would free up funding and expedite cleanup efforts
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Hotter nights are a sign of human-caused climate change, and have unique health impacts.
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One mile north and one mile south of Ballona Creek, including Playa Del Rey Beach and the southern part of Venice Beach, have been closed.
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Some 400 illegal grow ops have been documented in or near state parks by a program that aims to repair the ecosystem from damages caused by illicit cultivation.
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After a weeklong effort, rescuers freed a humpback whale on Friday that was entangled in rope off the coast of Southern California.
