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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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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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