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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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More than half of sales through September have been to corporate developers. Grassroots community efforts continue to work to combat the trend.
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There is no precedent in the last 20,000 years for their disappearance.
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National parks across the country face conflicting demands and uncertainty as a result of the ongoing federal funding dispute.
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There’s still a lot to be determined as the refinery, which supplies about one-fifth of Southern California's vehicle fuels, works to restore production and as data is collected.
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Transmission lines have been linked to the start of the Eaton fire in January. But another kind of line — distribution lines that power homes — were also wreaking havoc before that fire sparked.
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Help scientists understand more about our local biodiversity.
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Scientists say La Niña is likely, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a dry winter in Southern California.
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The county Board of Supervisors voted to implement recommendations in an after-action report, as well as study how to restructure a key department.
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Cooling continues, but SoCal beaches will see strong rip currents and high surf.
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The goal of the L.A. Department of Water and Power program is to help low-income households save on their bills while boosting the power grid.
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The landslide is not connected to the greater Portuguese Bend landslide, city officials said.
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The nonprofit Test Plot harnesses community and volunteer power to test out how best to preserve and replenish degraded lands.
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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A new UCLA study helped show that L.A. has a long way to go before it reaches its goal of zero net loss of native biodiversity by 2050. But there are ways Angelenos can help.
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Today marks the official start of summer and the Southland is in for a heatwave.
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The event is part of the 2024 Outdoor Adventure Days, which also features free kayaking, birding, and other activities in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Die-offs from algae blooms in San Francisco and Delta water diversions have left a giant, shark-like, prehistoric creature at risk. State wildlife officials approved white sturgeon as a candidate for listing, which triggers protection.
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The Santa Monica Mountains Fund is giving away narrow leaf milkweed, which is one of the only plants that monarch butterflies lay their eggs on.
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Today marks the official start of summer and the Southland is in for a heatwave.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has never responded to deadly or damaging extreme heat. Environmental groups and labor unions are asking for that to change.Listen 3:31
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Forecasters have extended a red flag warning for parts of the Southland affected by the Post Fire until 6 p.m.
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After a short break from wildfire smoke, it may come back tonight.
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L.A. city is looking to expand resources for libraries that serve as “cooling centers” in the hottest neighborhoods.
