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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Self-described cynic Jill Replogle was asked to report on the celebrity mountain lion for LAist's new podcast, Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes & Bears. Along the way, she found herself converted to a fan.
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Monsoonal moisture will bring a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the mountains for the next few days.
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The power grid has been remarkably stable thanks in large part to more storage.
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Expert says the fireworms could be a feature in SoCal waters because of rising temperatures.
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Containment of the Eagle, Hawarden and Columbia fires continued Tuesday after thousands were forced to evacuate.
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Monsoonal moisture will bring a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the mountains for the next few days.
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Restaurants in Petaluma are collaborating on a novel experiment to reduce plastic waste.
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The designation would free up funding and expedite cleanup efforts
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Hotter nights are a sign of human-caused climate change, and have unique health impacts.
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One mile north and one mile south of Ballona Creek, including Playa Del Rey Beach and the southern part of Venice Beach, have been closed.
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Some 400 illegal grow ops have been documented in or near state parks by a program that aims to repair the ecosystem from damages caused by illicit cultivation.
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After a weeklong effort, rescuers freed a humpback whale on Friday that was entangled in rope off the coast of Southern California.
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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Everything you need to know about the storms coming this week.
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Pasadena and other cities in the Southland have banned the use of noisy and smelly gas leaf blowers. These small machines are significant polluters, but many small businesses are struggling as a result of the transition.
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Eighteen California children say the EPA fails to recognize the unique physical and mental impacts climate change has on kids.
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Pomona first passed the moratorium in 2022. Its city council this week failed to extend the ban.
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Heritage Elementary School and Legacy Magnet Academy are scheduled to reopen next week following asbestos testing at schools and the removal of hangar doors.
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A warmup is coming this weekend before some rain showers come to SoCal next week.
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We're looking at dry weather and cooler nights for the week.
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We talked with officials and experts. Here’s a breakdown of answers to commonly asked questions following the Tustin hangar fire.
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Even in a sort-of dark location you’ll see some spectacular sights.
