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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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About a month after announcing that it would stop sharing data that hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on, the Navy now says it will continue distributing it.
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Shaking was felt in Pasadena and parts of Los Angeles.
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SoCal valleys and inland areas are in for 90-degree weather this weekend. Coachella Valley to see temperatures above 110 degrees.
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The competition will resume Thursday after the weather-induced break.
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Being prepared for one disaster — say, a tsunami that doesn't cause any damage — makes you a lot more prepared for a fire or an earthquake.
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It will be a couple of degrees warmer today, especially for inland areas and the valleys.
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What to know about the tsunami threat to the California coast.
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Coastal California north of Santa Barbara remains under a tsunami advistory after a massive quake in eastern Russia on Tuesday.
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The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.
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The marine layer will thin out later this week, creating room for warmer temperatures in SoCal.
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A movement is growing to bring small, portable, affordable solar to a balcony or backyard near you. But before you see them everywhere, advocates must break through significant barriers.
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Wildfires are the top environmental issue for most Californians, who are also concerned about rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey.
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 park is expected to experience heat above 125 degrees this weekend — the second time in a month. Earlier this month, a motorcyclist died in the extreme heat.
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Long Beach State Shark Lab dispels common myths about sharks and discusses how California sharks truly act around humans.
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The Fork Fire is burning east of the San Gabriel Reservoir in the Angeles National Forest.
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Urban water agencies serving a third of Californians won’t need to cut use, while Central Valley and desert cities face the most cuts.
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Temperatures will steadily increase by 2 to 5 degrees each day for the remainder of the week.
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Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against a medical sterilizer using ethylene oxide include cancer patients in the city of Maywood, as well as residents who’ve lost loved ones. The company denies wrongdoing.
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Temperatures will steadily increase by 2 to 5 degrees each day for the remainder of the week.
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Annual report shows the most and least polluted beaches across Southern California.
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Temperatures could reach 116 in Palm Springs.
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The campaign aims to reach people most vulnerable to the health impacts of extreme heat.
