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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?
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The fire broke out at about 10:25 a.m. Friday and was quickly doused by water-dropping aircraft.
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California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the practice, the system is seen as exploitative.
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Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed 27 deaths, a toll that rose after structure-to-structure searches by authorities.
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Satellite images show the extent of devastation from multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County after one day.
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Aid organizations say money is generally most helpful.
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The fire broke out in the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
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The forest is closed to everyone, including to people who own cabins.
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Experts say parents should validate feelings and create avenues for kids to express themselves.
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The current fires are on track to become one of the most costly disasters in California history. That could threaten the stability of California's insurance market and make housing costs go up even more.
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Why did hydrants run dry in the midst of a conflagration? City officials stressed that the shortage was due to low water pressure, not a complete lack of water. But what caused it, and can it be prevented?
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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Strong wind gusts will pick up later this afternoon for portions of Southern California.
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The city also renewed its plea this week for state and federal disaster assistance.
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California school districts will receive more than $88 million in federal grants to replace hundreds of school buses with low and zero-emission vehicles.
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Some portions of SoCal will see sub-freezing temperatures and even frost.
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Local leaders said the smog would be cleared in 4 months in the early 1940s. The problem persisted for over four decades and is still hanging around.
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Some portions of SoCal will experience lows dropping to the upper 20s this morning and tomorrow.
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In the race to build a circular battery industry, one mineral has been overlooked — until now
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The federal tax credit is now available as an upfront rebate, making EVs more accessible to low-and-middle-income households.
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Wind gusts up to 60 mph in the valleys and along the costs; up to 80 mph in the mountains and foothills.
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The use of balloons on public property in Laguna Beach and their sale within the city could lead to a $500 fine. The city council voted to enact the ban last year.
