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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Animal tracks. Bones. A slug living in a tide pool ... and yes, you can even snap and send in a pic of animal poop. This weekend, Los Angeles is one of hundreds of cities across the globe taking part in the City Nature Challenge to document urban nature.
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After studying various species earlier this month, some scientists now say they understand the origin of animal behavior during solar eclipses.
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Windy conditions will continue for most of San Bernardino and the deserts through Friday.
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California newts are a species of special concern in the southern part of the Golden State, but we have some tips for spotting the semi-aquatic amphibians.
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Expect overcast skies with some sun peaking out at times and patchy drizzle.
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We heard from Southern Californians about their favorite gardens to visit, and share some of our own.
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Expect overcast skies with some sun peaking out at times and patchy drizzle in the morning.
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A series of low pressure systems will lower temperatures for the week.
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We’re two years into a state law that requires us to keep food waste out of the trash. It’s anything but straightforward, but here is how to do it right.
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These tips might not solve the climate crisis, but they can help garner momentum as we work toward a more sustainable future.
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The drought years were very, very hard on our trees. Conditions have improved a lot.
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The majority of respondents who have been required to start separating their food waste reported that it's going just fine. But they also let us know what stinks about it, too.
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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Scientists looked at trees to better understand the interplay between temperatures and droughts in the Western U.S. Human-caused climate change is exacerbating both.
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Yellow-billed Loons don't usually show up in L.A., and the incident highlights the threat fishing requipment poses to the animals.
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Thousands of people watched Jackie welcome her new egg, thanks to a livestream organized by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley.
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We’re still a bit far out, meaning things could change, but the signals are strong.
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Weather forecasters say an atmospheric event is coming to California — here's what you need to know.
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It is possible, though not likely.
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Patchy drizzle will cover SoCal this morning.
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Shaking was reported as far away as L.A. and South Orange County. Alerts were delivered by the USGS closer to the epicenter.
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Morning fog will cover L.A. County this morning.
