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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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Federal tax credits for home electrification upgrades will expire on Dec. 31.
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The park has been closed for the last 10 months because of damage from the Palisades Fire.
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For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever changing,” a state official says.
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The city is in the process of taking over about 6 acres of land where the local little league plays.
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Despite the slowdown, the city is planning to spend millions on repairing infrastructure.
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An LAPD after-action report lists arrests and reports of crime, and also documents and makes recommendations on the department’s challenges in responding to the disaster.
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The California Air Resources Board gave no public announcement but confirmed that it has redirected the e-bike program’s funds as “a recent outcome of legislative direction.”
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Officials say people should take precautions, including for their pets, and steer clear of the wild animals.
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The Lachman Fire reignited several days after firefighters responded to it, becoming the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire.
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Average fall temperatures across the U.S. are on the rise, and they’re warming fastest here in the Southwest.
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Ways to cook, recycle and even donate your pumpkin.
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California regulators keep tabs on hazardous waste, kind of like how consumers track packages -- even on a short journey. What happens if regulators require less tracking?
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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Most of SoCal is under an excessive heat warning through Thursday.
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An often insurmountable price barrier is keeping many people from buying plant-based alternatives to beef, pork, and chicken.
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This is the fourth year that the city of Glendale has cleared its fire-prone areas using goats and sheep.
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Firefighters made progress Friday against a Northern California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments raised the number of destroyed structures to 25.
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Triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast for the inland and desert region, and the rest of the region is under a heat advisory.
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No shocker here: July 5 is once again one of the worst days for air quality of the year.
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A high risk of wildfires remains through Saturday as SoCal swelters.
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Visitors should be prepared for extreme temperatures this July 4th holiday weekend.
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