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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Shaking was likely felt as far away as San Bernardino, but damage is unlikely.
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More morning fog before we see afternoon sun.
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JB Hamby is California’s lead negotiator in the historic negotiation over one of the state’s most vital sources of water.
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Thunderstorms can arrive in the Sierra year round, but tend to peak during monsoon season in July and August.
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After another wet winter, the velella velella are back.
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Gusty winds will prevail through mountains and deserts.
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Gusty winds will also prevail across Antelope Valley through Tuesday.
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The goldspotted oak borer likely arrived in the 90s and has decimated 100-year-old oaks throughout the region.
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Ship noise can have deleterious affects on marine life, including whales.
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We compiled a few especially creative ideas with help from LAist’s audience.
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No more Styrofoam container for your Chinese takeout or that Diet Coke you ordered — at least not in Los Angeles.
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A warmer weekend is ahead for the Southland.
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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Most of L.A. County is currently under a flood watch through Wednesday, with spots of severe weather, including thunderstorms, expected through Tuesday night.
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High costs, “disaster fatigue,” and regulatory gaps are all preventing Californians from getting the protection they need.
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As a warming world creates an existential threat for the ski industry, resorts are reducing how much energy they need to make it snow.
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A lot of it comes down to inadequate data, limits to computational power, and a chaotic atmosphere.
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A new report highlights solutions that would also address climate change.
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The ground is soggy wet still from the last storm. That means elevated danger for mudslides and more.
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Brace yourself for several wet days as this storm isn't expected to go away until Wednesday.
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Rain’s great and all, but we’re on the precipice of too much.
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Enjoy the mild temps over the next few days, rain is on its way.
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The striking glass and wood structure opened in 1951 and was designed by Lloyd Wright. Church officials say they are "extremely devastated" by the decision.
