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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Aerial monitoring finds they emit methane at levels at least 40% higher than previously reported to the EPA.
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Monday's weather is expected to be clear for Angelenos wanting to see the solar eclipse, with low marine layers in the morning anticipated to burn off by the eclipse's start at 10 a.m.
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From elegant barn owls to elephant seals chilling on the beach and a serene underwater kelp farm, there are plenty of livestream options.
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The famous and pesky “ankle biters” are back after a couple months of record rain. Plus, how you can mosquito-proof your surroundings.
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Astronomical events are twice as exciting with friends.
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Gusts up to 45 mph have been recorded at LAX airport and Catalina Island, according to the National Weather Service.
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The shifting ground in the Portuguese Bend landslide complex is unprecedented.
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Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.
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We compiled the best reactions to the rare sizable 4.8 earthquake that hit New Jersey Friday
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The unusually big temblor (yes, that's a real word) rattled folks on the East Coast Friday morning. Here's what we've learned over the years.
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Bring out the umbrella. We're expecting more mountain snow, rain and thunderstorms today.
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Some say the proposal strikes a balance, others worry it could raise electricity costs for some middle and working class households.
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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Nice weather will last into Saturday. Come Sunday, another storm system awaits.
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The region’s first holistic urban tree management plans are in the works.
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Whatever Valentine's day plans you have, you can count on today's weather being on your side.
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The climate crisis is destabilizing cliffs and making landslides more likely, an expert says.
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Sets are often discarded after productions, with thousands of tons of materials going into dumpsters each year. Now art directors and their allies are pushing for a more sustainable approach.Listen 5:13
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Sunny day ahead with temperatures in the 60s, but brace yourself for more rain in coming days.
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California sea otter populations have rebounded in recent decades. New research finds that by feasting on shore crabs, these otters are helping to protect their coastal marsh habitat against erosion.Listen 3:54
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Sunny day ahead with temperatures in the 60s.
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How scientists are using an unexpected organism — sea sponges — to refine climate projections.
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The resulting costs to society could be as high as $8 billion.
