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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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The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter.
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Southern California might see some light rain tonight into Wednesday morning. After that, cooler weather is on the way, but expect the humidity to remain.
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We'll see highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s across the region.
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More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.
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At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs and the future of its climate agenda.
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By some estimates, Altadena lost more than half of its tree canopy in the wake of the Eaton Fire. One young Altadenan wants us to share our stories about them.
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Robert Fortunato's Green Idea House is one of the first net-zero energy case study houses built for less cost than standard construction.
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The Shadow the Scientists initiative at UC Santa Cruz strives to demystify astronomical research.
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A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.
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A man and his child were swept off a road in Barstow, and communities in the San Bernardino Mountains faced a deluge. The threat of heavy rain has now passed.
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USC and L.A. County soil experts will be on site Saturday, Sept. 20, to teach residents about testing their properties for lead.
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Remnants of Tropical Storm Mario will leave behind the chance for some showers for Friday.
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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As Wayfarers Chapel Is Disassembled, A Costly Rebuild And Unending Land Movement Loom On The HorizonCrews are knee deep in carefully disassembling and storing pieces of the chapel as the land beneath the structure continues to move at an alarming rate.
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May Gray continues this week even as temperatures warm.
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The MWD — which supplies water to 19 million people in the Southland, including cities such as L.A., Long Beach and Torrance — received $99 million.
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Federal funds are available for businesses, homeowners and renters who had damages.
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May Gray continues this week
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As funds for climate change programs are cut, Democrats and environmentalists are pushing for a bond measure on the ballot to restore some funding.
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City officials have closed water access at all beaches.
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Memorial Day 2024 starts out grey with sunny skies in the afternoon
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Many chefs are asking what a future without gas will mean for culinary traditions like wok cooking.
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Beetles can kill a tree that's been around for a millennia in less than a year. Scientists aren't sure why they've gotten so lethal.
