Climate & Environment

Springtime heat wave could bring record breaking temps to the valley

Temperatures could reach the mid 90s in the valley.

Five people are crossing the street in a white crosswalk in downtown Los Angeles as cars drive past. The sun is bearing down on the pavement between two tall buildings in the skyline on a clear day.

Will your insurance go up? State Farm rate hike hearings kick off

Homeowners with State Farm insurance policies could see a 22% rate hike.

A State Farm insurance sign leans against the remains of a burnt building

California solar plant is riding into the sunset, thanks to cheaper panels

Photvoltaic solar panels are now so much cheaper than the energy being generated at the Ivanpah facility in the Mojave Desert that the plant is set to close.

An array of mirrors stretch across the desert, with mountains in the background. Large mirrors direct sunlight toward the center.

Could 800 homes be headed for this coastal stretch of Huntington Beach?

The stretch of seaside Orange County has been the site of oil production for nearly 100 years. But the oil company that owns it wants to redevelop the land for housing, a hotel and other commercial uses.

A map that includes a coastal stretch of Huntingtoon Beach with a pink border outlining a slice of land along Pacific Coast Highway.

Heat wave is bearing down on Southern California this week

Temperatures into the 90s are expected to hit Wednesday through Friday. LA and the rest of SoCal should be closer to normal April weather by Sunday.

The sun sets and shows off the silhouettes of power lines.

How Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs could hurt California almond farmers

President Donald Trump’s trade wars are grinding up California’s most iconic nut.

A man with his back to the camera is walking on brown dirt. Almond trees with green leaves are on both sides of the man. He's wearing a light colored hat, blue jacket and khaki pants.

The human element is still key in detecting wildfires. But new tech is aiding the fight

Supercomputers, drones and sensors are all being deployed to help firefighters on the ground. Here's a look at some of the technology in use today, and some that may be contributing soon.