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California schools faced repeated planned power outages in 2024-25 as Edison cut electricity to prevent wildfires, forcing closures and costly backup power solutions.
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911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.Listen 30:10 -
LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.
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A state law extended mortgage forbearance for up to a year, but survivors say there’s far more to do.Listen 0:41
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The 550-pound male bear is back to his old tricks after being relocated miles away in the Angeles National Forest.Listen 48:15
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A new climate coalition is calling on air quality regulators to phase out 1,800 of these boilers at places like schools and hospitals.
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We'll see warmer weather starting Sunday.
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A warming trend for the region enters the chat.
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At a White House this afternoon, President Donald Trump said he was terminating "ridiculously burdensome" fuel economy rules.Listen 3:45
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A new park that opened recently in South Gate, complete with avocado and citrus trees and vegetable beds, will open for a community picking on Dec. 9.Listen 3:56
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Parts of L.A. and Ventura County mountains under wind advisories until Thursday afternoon.
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Expect weaker winds today before the Santa Anas come back tomorrow.
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Cities and states are trying to ditch America's most hated appliance. They're running into challenges.
