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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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A group of policyholders say they face large gaps between what it will cost to rebuild and what they’re receiving from AAA.
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The program will launch later this fall, but the utility says it wants to gather community feedback on things like eligibility criteria first.
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The study aims to look at how stormwater collects in the landslide area — and whether it can be directed elsewhere.
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Isolated showers can still hit the L.A. area until Friday as remnants from the tropical storm move out.
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It's thanks to Tropical Storm Mario, so also be ready for heat and humidity, and possibly thunder and lightning.
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Another monsoonal weather pattern is bringing back chance of thunderstorms and showers
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If state regulators approve the increase, ratepayers could see a 10% increase in the coming months.
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Spencer Pratt is best known from his time on MTV reality show "The Hills." But he's now using his social media presence to weigh in on rebuilding efforts after the L.A. fires.
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California’s dream of building a high-speed rail system linking San Francisco and L.A. is a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing funding, planning, and federal support.
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California lawmakers passed a six-bill climate and energy package extending cap and trade to 2045, expanding the state’s wildfire fund, approving new oil drilling, and opening the door to a regional power market.
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On Monday, researchers will drop the dye into the water to learn how ocean currents affect pollution. It's the latest step, along with a new task force, to cut bacterial pollution at the popular recreation area.
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Senate leaders failed to fix an environmental law rollback for advanced manufacturing, leaving pollution concerns untouched as session ends.
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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Some people with expensive photo equipment are hoping to get the perfect shot during Monday's total solar eclipse. But for the rest of us, a cellphone camera is what we have to work with.
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Aftershocks were almost as strong as the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
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Taiwan has been hit by the strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century.
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Warm today, highs mostly in the 70s. The next storm arrives tomorrow night.
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The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The quake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. At least 9 people died, officials said.
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State officials unveiled water management practices to protect the state from drier dry spells and wetter months.
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A warming trend begins today through Wednesday.
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The proposal, published in November, garnered attention in recent days after dozens of wildlife protection and animal welfare organizations signed a letter opposing the plan.
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The last of the Easter weekend storm system moves out of the region today.
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The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike.
