Climate & Environment

These maps show exactly where the West might burn this summer

April’s national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months.

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A helicopter dumps water on a ridge as flames and heavy smoke rises to the sky.

A foul problem: Fire survivors with cesspools and septic tanks face unique rebuilding challenges

Hundreds of Altadena residents want to rebuild with a modern sewer system, but that's proving to be harder and more expensive than they expected.

A middle aged man with light skin wears a light green jacket and red baseball cap and gestures toward the ground while standing on a dirt lot on a rainy day.

All evacuations lifted for Springs Fire in Riverside County. Fire all but contained

The fire started Friday afternoon fueled by Santa Ana winds. It's all but contained by Sunday morning.

Dark smoke rises in the distance in a wide view of homes and neighborhoods.

Meant to filter storm water, LA’s bioswales are now dumping grounds

Residents are calling for community-led efforts to address the trash and safety hazards many bioswales in Los Angeles have become.

A sidewalk feature meant to capture rain water runoff

Egg in Jackie and Shadow's nest shows signs of hatching

The first pip, or crack, was confirmed in one of Jackie and Shadow’s eggs Friday morning, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley.

A close-up of two white eggs at the bottom of a nest of twigs, with the legs of an adult eagle standing over them. A small crack can be seen in the egg closest to the camera.

Santa Ana winds bring warmer weather to SoCal

Don't blow away. The Santa Ana winds are back.

A woman has trouble with her hair as Santa Ana winds returned to the Southland as seen from the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angles on October 18, 2024. Haze and dust seemed to envelop the downtown Los Angeles skyline.

Gusty winds to expand across SoCal

Stronger winds expected later this evening for the 5 Freeway corridor, Santa Susana and Ventura County mountains.

A lone palm tree sways in the wind, its frond are pushed to its left side by a strong wind. A clear light blue sky can be seen behind it.

Why SoCal shark sightings are up — and ways to stay safe in sharky waters

Our coastal waters are a year-round habitat for great whites and other sharks. But a marine heat wave may mean more sightings into the summer

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A man wearing a jacket that says "Shark Lab" reaches with a long pole toward a shark shape in the water.

Sparse snowpack in California fuels concern over fast-approaching fire season

With reservoirs brimming — but snowpack abysmal — experts warn of a potentially early fire season.

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Rain leaves the area but cool weather remains

Afternoon sunshine will warm up the region a degree or two.

A city skyline shows a row of tall buildings with clouds in the distant.

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