Climate & Environment

Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more?

In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.

An aerial view of a river of muddy water beside a freeway

Atmospheric river arrives in SoCal, bringing light rain over the next few days

Rainy weather is back this weekend, as atmospheric rivers that brought record precipitation to Northern California move south.

The view through a car window of a rainy LA; there are water drops on the glass, four windblown palm trees are silhouetted against a grey sky, and the Chase sign on a bank building glows white and blue in the eerie light.

California's message to UN Climate Conference: We're still in

LAist speaks with California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on the state's role at COP 29.

A group of protesters in winter gear cross their wrists at a demonstration.

The US ridge-nosed rattlesnake population is in trouble. Here’s how the LA Zoo is trying to help

The zoo is caring for 15 of the federally protected species, including six babies, as part of an international recovery program.

A close up side view of a rattlesnake's head. The scales are a gray, brownish color, and the snake's head is arched slightly upwards.

3.8 magnitude quake shakes Malibu

The shaking was weak and no damage was immediately reported.

A map showing where the quake was likely felt.

Sunny and dry before storm moves in this weekend

Keep reading to find out how the powerful storm up north will affect the Southland.

Phillips 66 faces federal charges after Carson refinery allegedly dumped wastewater into LA sewer system

The oil refinery is accused of violating the Clean Water Act.

A large reservoir tank with refinery machinery in the background.

Northern California is getting walloped, but SoCal's rain should be downright pleasant

The forecast couldn't get much better from a safety standpoint.

Clear skies today and tomorrow ahead of a weekend storm

Keep reading to find out how the powerful storm up north will affect the Southland.

Two people embrace on the edge of a dirt road with the Los Angeles skyline in the background and dramatic clouds overhead mixed with sunlight, turning the sky a hazy yellowish gray.

Oarfish keep washing ashore in California. Some say that could be a bad omen

A deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Some accounts say Japanese folklore saw it a bad omen, while others say the fish were seen as saviors.

Dry conditions for the next few days before big changes as powerful storm from up north moves in

Crispy skin alert! Expect dry air for the next few days.

Southland to warm up slightly for the next few days ahead of wet weekend

Weak Santa Ana winds will continue for some valleys, mountains and highway corridors.

An aerial view of the Port of Los Angeles during the daytime.

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