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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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California pushes AI in government, but the wildfire chatbot falls short.
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Just a few weeks remain to tap federal programs that make purchasing an EV, heat pump or solar panels more affordable.
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There are no state or local protections for tenants without cooling. That could soon change.
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Deadly floods like those in Texas are rare in California, but climate change-fueled storms could make them more likely, climate scientists say.
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Marine mammal researchers are investigating how sea lions were affected by the longest toxic algal bloom on record off the coast of Southern California. Some sea lions are being released back into the wild.
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In the wake of the tragedy in Texas, LAist set out to get answers about the flood situation here.
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The L.A. Department of Water and Power's "Cool L.A." initiative could help you save.
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One Southern California fire department was "double-digit busier" on Independence Day compared with a typical day.
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Eagle lovers breathe a sigh of relief after contentious fireworks display went on.
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People living on some streets in the Bluebird Canyon area were told to evacuate because of Monday's brush fire.
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Triple digit temperatures are expected Wednesday and Thursday.
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With seven of its ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, California officials must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution.
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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Did flooding ruin your floors? Or mudslides damage your backyard? If you lost $10,000 or more in market value, you could qualify for a temporary tax cut.
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Images from across the Golden State show how the storm systems have transformed our mountains into winter wonderlands.
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Soak in this warm day before the next storm system moves in, bringing much cooler temps starting tomorrow.
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Cloudy skies and light showers today, more rain expected by the end of the week.
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Climate change and pesticide use play a big part in their dwindling numbers, but habitat loss is the biggest factor in their decline.
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Extreme wildfires have destroyed about one-fifth of all giant sequoia trees. To safeguard their future, the National Park Service is planting seedlings that could better survive a hotter climate.Listen 6:47
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Scattered showers and a look ahead to more rain by the end of the week.
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Aerosol pollutants have masked the effects of global warming. Without them, the U.S. is about to get a lot wetter.
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A new report finds that one in four people in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy air as rising temperatures and bigger fires create a "climate penalty."
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For children living near U.S. highways, a transition to zero-emission electric vehicles will mean reduced exposure to dangerous exhaust.
