Climate & Environment

Fire survivors call on AAA to release personal property payments to cover rebuild costs

A group of policyholders say they face large gaps between what it will cost to rebuild and what they’re receiving from AAA.

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Want to weigh in on SoCal Edison's Eaton Fire compensation program? Here's how

The program will launch later this fall, but the utility says it wants to gather community feedback on things like eligibility criteria first.

The charred remains of what used to be the interior of a home, with a stone fireplace sticking out from the rubble.

Can Rancho Palos Verdes stop homes from sliding toward the ocean? A new study might find out

The study aims to look at how stormwater collects in the landslide area — and whether it can be directed elsewhere.

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Rain from Tropical Storm Mario moves out of Southern California. Here's what to know

Isolated showers can still hit the L.A. area until Friday as remnants from the tropical storm move out.

Graphic shows dry lightning possible with light showers Wednesday overnight and then isolated heavy rain Thursday and Friday.

Rare September rain is on the way to Southern California

It's thanks to Tropical Storm Mario, so also be ready for heat and humidity, and possibly thunder and lightning.

A person sits with umbrellas while watching surfers at Venice Beach under gray skies.

Return of humid conditions and triple digit heat for SoCal

Another monsoonal weather pattern is bringing back chance of thunderstorms and showers

SoCal Edison customers could see a rate hike as soon as next month. What you need to know

If state regulators approve the increase, ratepayers could see a 10% increase in the coming months.

Southern California Edison workers service a utility pole in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Jan. 12.

A former reality star is influencing LA's post-fires rebuilding

Spencer Pratt is best known from his time on MTV reality show "The Hills." But he's now using his social media presence to weigh in on rebuilding efforts after the L.A. fires.

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Billions spent, miles to go: The story of California’s failure to build high-speed rail

California’s dream of building a high-speed rail system linking San Francisco and L.A. is a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing funding, planning, and federal support.

A bridge under construction crossing a highway where one side is dry land and the other side is full with greenery.

Lawmakers send Newsom a high-stakes energy overhaul tied to wildfires, utilities and oil

California lawmakers passed a six-bill climate and energy package extending cap and trade to 2045, expanding the state’s wildfire fund, approving new oil drilling, and opening the door to a regional power market.

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Can a pink dye help control bird poop at the pier? Santa Monica gives it a try

On Monday, researchers will drop the dye into the water to learn how ocean currents affect pollution. It's the latest step, along with a new task force, to cut bacterial pollution at the popular recreation area.

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In last-minute scramble, California lawmakers fail to deliver promised environmental reform

Senate leaders failed to fix an environmental law rollback for advanced manufacturing, leaving pollution concerns untouched as session ends.

A man wearing an orange sweatshirt, a yellow construction vest, and a hard hat works on a construction site, digging in the dirt.

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