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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Experts describe smoke damage, but are divided over cleaning or throwing out mattresses, couches, clothes.
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From installment deferral to home value transfer, we have some answers to property’s owners pressing tax questions.
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The L.A. fires have left many domestic workers and day laborers jobless. They may soon be hired for wildfire cleanup work, which has its own risks.
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We haven't had rain since May. It’s a sign of how human-caused climate change is making Southern California weather more extreme.
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Embers, then radiant heat, then direct flames are responsible for most houses burning down in wildfires.
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Here are some common mistakes or misconceptions you may run into.
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Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments’ response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.
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Los trabajadores domésticos -niñeras, jardineros, asistentes para personas mayores- son una parte enorme de la economía de la región.
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With more wind on the way, ash cleanup likely won’t be a one-time thing.
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Pro-Kremlin social media accounts and outlets have been spreading a baseless narrative that mansions belonging to Ukrainian officials burned down in Los Angeles.
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Most residents of middle-class Altadena could get fire insurance, but that is likely to change as residents rebuild and face price hikes.
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Air quality experts and advocates warn of the potential dangers of smoke, ash and soot.
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.
