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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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Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
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Temperatures to jump to high 80s for valleys and inland areas in SoCal.
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A new UC Berkeley report finds that rebuilding all-electric could save homeowners time and money.
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The city is poised to spend as much as it does on its entire operating budget to counter the slow-moving disaster.
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A significant warm up will come to the region starting Wednesday.
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Supervisors pass a motion to address the worsening crisis of toxic ocean algae blooms.
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But we're looking at a dry weather pattern developing for the rest of the week.
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Officials are asking home gardeners and local farms to stay vigilant this spring gardening season.
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Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is looking to hurricane country for ideas on wildfire resistance.
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The spill was caused by a sewer line in Costa Mesa blocked by "roots and grease."
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EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.
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Rain is coming to SoCal this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
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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What your gut has in common with Arctic permafrost, and why it’s a troubling sign for climate changeNew research into the behavior of microbes in icy soils shows twice as much planet-warming carbon could be at risk of escaping into the atmosphere.
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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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