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Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters.
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There's no formal or regular process to monitor slide-prone coastal bluffs.
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The multi-family homes were red tagged by authorities late Wednesday.
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The second of two hearings takes place on Wednesday, March 15.
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With the storm expected to park itself over L.A., dangerous debris flows and flooding are still a concern across SoCal.
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Like for hurricanes, there's a scale for atmospheric rivers. But it may be a while before it's the norm.
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Our soil is so saturated this year that debris flows are a concern across SoCal.
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UCLA plans on developing paint that actually helps keep buildings cooler.
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After heavy snowfall left cows in northern California stranded and starving, officials launched an unusual rescue mission.
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One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse.
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Starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday resident living in burn scar areas of the Alisal and Cave fires must leave the area. Another atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions.
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A new atmospheric river set to arrive as soon as Monday could worsen already severe flooding, as the extra rain and snowmelt threaten to overflow rivers and streams at lower elevations.
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As storms melt snowpack, managers released water to prevent reservoirs from overflowing and flooding Central Valley towns — and that sends water into the ocean. The warm rains melt snow that ideally would last into spring and help with water deliveries.
Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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Gas-powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers will be the first to go next summer.
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Western monarch butterflies are a key part of the insect ecosystem, which is why scientists and volunteers are tracking how many are spending the winter in L.A. County.
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The Pacific storm is moving out of the Southland as lingering showers remain in the Inland Empire and Orange County.
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Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it fell at exactly 4:20 a.m. ET on Saturday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it's celebrated around the world.
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Streets have flooded and hazards will remain into Friday.
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Flood advisories are out for Ventura County and the western portion of Los Angeles County.
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Some debris from the fire was found to contain up to 37% asbestos, a material that can cause long-term health consequences if the fibers are inhaled.
