Climate & Environment

Another Cold Weather Storm Arrives Ahead Of Solar Eclipse

The National Weather Service expects it to look a little like last time, but with lower temperatures and less rain.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Thursday, April 4: Rain Showers Incoming

A cold storm is approaching the Southland bringing a chance of rain this afternoon and thunderstorms in the evening.

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Thinking About Traveling To See The Total Solar Eclipse? It’ll Cost You…A Lot

Between flights, accommodations, and merchandise, people have been shelling out big bucks for this year’s celestial phenomenon.

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Could LA’s Buildings Collapse Like Those In Taiwan?

We do have some of the same types of buildings here.

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Simple Tips To Safely Photograph The Eclipse With Your Cellphone

Some people with expensive photo equipment are hoping to get the perfect shot during Monday's total solar eclipse. But for the rest of us, a cellphone camera is what we have to work with.

The moment of totality during a solar eclipse in Glendo, Wyo., on Aug. 21, 2017.

Southern Californians In Taiwan Describe Quake As 'One Of The Largest Shakes' Ever Felt

Aftershocks were almost as strong as the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

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Photos: See The Aftermath Of The Taiwan Earthquake

Taiwan has been hit by the strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century.

Hualien, Taiwan: A red building is partially collapsed after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the entire island on April 3, 2024.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, April 3: Warm And Dry Before A New Storm Approaches

Warm today, highs mostly in the 70s. The next storm arrives tomorrow night.

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A Strong Earthquake Rocks Taiwan, Collapsing Buildings And Causing A Tsunami

The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The quake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. At least 9 people died, officials said.

In this image taken from a video footage run by TVBS, residents rescue a child from a partially collapsed building in Hualien, eastern Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

California Snowpack Above Average, But State Officials Warn Of Weather Whiplash

State officials unveiled water management practices to protect the state from drier dry spells and wetter months.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Tuesday, April 2: Warming Trend

A warming trend begins today through Wednesday.

A geothermal map of SoCal in shades of green, yellow and some orange with white numbers over different cities.

A Government Proposal To Kill A Half-Million Owls Sparks Controversy

The proposal, published in November, garnered attention in recent days after dozens of wildlife protection and animal welfare organizations signed a letter opposing the plan.

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