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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler said the agency and its partners are equipped with with fire trucks, bulldozers, and newly introduced Blackhawk helicopters that can fly at night.
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The cooling trend ends today as the next heatwave starts tomorrow with a possibility of extreme heat for inland areas later this week.
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National parks are often seen as pristine wilderness — but that land once belonged to native tribes.
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Sunny conditions persist, Antelope Valley and parts of the San Gabriel Valley could see thunderstorms.
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Two new papers find threats that climate models haven't accounted for, including a tipping point under the ice.
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As tracks heat up, they expand and buckle. That's forcing rail operators to adapt as the climate warms.
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Beavers were once abundant in North America. Bringing them back could be have serious climate benefits.
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A rare mashup of elements in the atmosphere caused this morning's thunderstorm.
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The closures include roads in Mount Baldy Village as well as popular trails, including 25 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Temperatures around the Lake Fire will hover around the triple digits until next week.
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The site, located near Simi Valley, has long been a sticking point for environmental advocates and local residents worried about health risks associated with living so close to hazardous materials.
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Wolf 907 in Yellowstone National Park is well into her golden years. That hasn’t stopped her from giving birth to another litter of pups, her tenth in fact.
The Interior Department released its plan to open up federal waters off California’s coast to oil drilling, setting up a direct confrontation with Sacramento on energy and climate change.
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Time to grab a shovel and get digging.
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Some activists view the industry's response as a badge of success.
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L.A. region will see light to moderate rain through Monday.
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A powerful blizzard will continue to pummel parts of the Sierra Nevada through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Southern California will see between half and inch and 3 inches of rain, while avalanche and blizzard warnings are in effect near Yosemite and Lake Tahoe through Sunday.
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Some parts of the Sierra Nevada region have already amassed over 3 feet of snow. Forecasters say snow showers will continue through Sunday.
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We want to hear how you’re experiencing California’s new compost law at home or at your business.
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Local nature expert shows you how to forage for edible invasive plants for a tasty salad, while restores habitat
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A major snow storm has arrived in the Sierra Nevada and for the southland that means rain and local mountain snowfall for the weekend.
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The Sierra Nevada mountains are poised to take the brunt of what’s shaping up to be a major snowstorm.
