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A strong earthquake struck near Ojai in Ventura County as Tropical Storm Hilary intensifies in strength.
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As predicted, the desert and mountain areas were the hardest hit.
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Locals and visitors face a forecast of 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour.
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An evacuation warning was issued Saturday evening following earlier appeals from authorities urging people on the island to leave due to the possibility of extended power outages and substantial storm damage.
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The National Weather Service is monitoring now Tropical Storm Hilary as it drops heavy rain in Southern California. But, let's talk weather memes.
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Waves 10 to 15 feet high along with heavy rain and high winds are expected Sunday to Monday at south-facing beaches.
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The tropical cyclone is going to bring a ton of moisture, which poses a threat to many communities.
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For those wondering just how rare this event is.
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The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is spreading the seeds across 40,000 acres of land throughout Southern California.
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Highly reflective roofs can help cool our homes, communities and the globe.
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In previous years, lightning in August has been disastrous. But that was when we were in drought conditions.
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This year’s wet winter helped save the river from collapse. But a reckoning is on the horizon.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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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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