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Hear from fire survivors, read stories of resilience and and get helpful resources to mark the anniversary of the January 2025 L.A. fires.
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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
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LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.
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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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Every year, AQMD issues a particle advisory around Independence Day thanks to fireworks, and the heatwave could extend our unhealthy air.
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The measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism.
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Forecasters say the heat wave will last until Monday.
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Land movement hasn't slowed and the search for the water making it worse is ongoing.
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The county is also expected to announce more soon.
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The extreme heat is expected to last for about a week, and officials are warning people to be prepared with a place to cool off.