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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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How scientists are using an unexpected organism — sea sponges — to refine climate projections.
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The snow pack is still lagging behind.
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The resulting costs to society could be as high as $8 billion.
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Lifei Huang, 22, went missing near Mt. Baldy on Feb. 4 as the first of two atmospheric rivers was bearing down on the region.
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Since 2021, volunteers have been planting Joshua tree seedlings in the Mojave Desert burn scar. The next session is slated for later this Spring, according to the National Park Service. Just like previous times, a few camels will be tagging along.
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The Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team conducts on average a hundred or so operations a year. They know what they're talking about.
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There are three main meteorological reasons why L.A. is so smoggy — all of which are affected when a rainstorm passes through and brings clearer skies.
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Though mosquito season generally starts in March, there's been evidence of a few stray mosquitoes in recent winters.
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The effects of the recent mega storms will be seen when water percolates into the ground, an expert says.
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Shaking was reportedly felt from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
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Now that the storm is over, we're in for a chilly weekend with sunny skies.
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From preventive maintenance to managing your insurance claims, we’ve got you covered.
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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Nonstop rain force mandatory evacuations for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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What do you know about ARkStorm? An Inside Slider? Nothing? We got you covered.
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The second atmospheric river could bring “life threatening impacts.”
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Trekking up the snowy mountains in Southern California for a day hike can be fun — until things go awry. We got some advice from experienced search and rescuers.
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Enjoy this small break in the rain before the next storm comes Saturday night.
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Students at Castellanos Elementary get grass, native plants and more than two dozen new trees.
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Another stronger front is expected to hit Saturday, with the National Weather Service warning of dangerous, even life-threatening impacts.
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Tips for those living in areas prone to coastal erosion like along the coast or on a bluff.
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Today's the last day to prepare for the big storm series that comes tomorrow morning.
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The Surfrider Foundation gave California an "A," praising its work regarding sea level rise.
