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Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters.
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Fall is the best time of year to tear up your yard and plant sustainable foliage. Start planning!
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As temperatures rise, California's once-groundbreaking heat-safety rules haven't kept up.
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We talked with an expert about the sticky, moist weather we’re experiencing.
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The governor dramatically overstated the amount of fire prevention work performed on "priority projects" and cut Cal Fire’s mitigation budget by $150 million.
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California’s wildfires have gotten increasingly destructive and deadly. That's been underscored with destructive fires kicking off 2025.
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White communities accumulate roughly $100,000 more than any racial or ethnic group after a natural disaster.
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Most people hospitalized after the magnitude 6.7 Northridge quake in 1994 were injured by falls or flying objects in their home. Don't let that happen to you.
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Whether it’s at home or at work, there's an assumption that people will be safe if an earthquake hits.
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Learning about your home is the first step in understanding your risk.
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Tip: Start storing water now.
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Keeping supplies accessible is crucial.
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Get ready. We're here to help.
Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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A whole lot has changed, but the risk of catastrophic quakes remains.
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The emotional stories from those who lived through and survived the magnitude 6.7 quake that shook Southern California on Jan. 17, 1994.
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The quake killed 58 people, injured more than 9,000 and displaced 125,000 residents. Larry Mantle, longtime host of 'AirTalk' on 89.3 FM, remembers how communities came together.
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The contractor is expected to get back to work in about two months with better quality sand.
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We're bringing you the latest forecast on the rain system coming in this weekend.
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A small warming trend is in store this week for SoCal.
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Ongoing research is being used to direct conservation and land management decisions today.
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Scientists say predicting the effects of climate change on avalanches is elusive.
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The price of home charging an electric vehicle in the U.S., on average, is equivalent to $1.41 per gallon.
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This morning the beaches will see strong rip currents and some valleys will wake up to morning frost.
