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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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The high surf could make the Southern California coast dangerous for boaters.
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The dinoflagellates that cause the waves to light up come and go in seasons.
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More snow is coming, but the Department of Water Resources said it's too early to tell if that will make up the snow deficit.
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The advisory is in effect from Leo Carillo State Beach, out to Catalina Island, all the way down to San Pedro.
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New Year brings snow, rain to Southern California.
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Bring out the umbrellas — there's a chance of rain this weekend.
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Stay away from the beaches and continue to hold off on lighting the fireplace or fire pits — advisories are in place across the Southland.
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Stay away from the beaches and continue to hold off on lighting the fireplace or fire pits — advisories are in place across the Southland.
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A lot of it will be in our taps in up to 25 years.
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Hold off on burning the old yule log today — officials have declared a no burn day.
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To meet climate goals, energy efficiency for dozens of appliances is getting renewed attention from the Biden administration.
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The country may have a long way to go in its decarbonization goals, but these stories show signs of progress.
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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Federal and California officials say the company illegally installed devices on about 1 million pickup trucks. Cummins will pay $2 billion in civil fines and funds for pollution control projects.
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The suggested cuts affect programs tied to water, heat and forest resilience. There's a projected $38 billion budget shortfall overall.
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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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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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In the race to build a circular battery industry, one mineral has been overlooked — until now
