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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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New research reveals that mountain lions are more nocturnal in areas with higher recreational activity like hiking and biking.
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Trump’s promise to block the offshore wind industry could threaten the state's renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding.
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Weak Santa Ana winds will continue for some valleys, mountains and highway corridors.
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Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon.
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The endangered species suffered steep declines during the winter of 2022-2023, but fared better this past year.
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The plant was last seen in 1965 on Santa Cruz Island — one of the few places it's known to have existed in California.
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The Beaver supermoon is reaching its peak this weekend, converging with other celestial events.
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Climate change will bring higher sea levels and changes to our coastline, and king tides are key to understanding them before they happen.
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We speak with conservative climate advocates in SoCal about bridging the partisan divide.
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Jackie and Shadow fans are hoping for a better outcome, and more eaglets, after last season’s heartbreak.
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Cold temperatures this weekend, but chance of fire weather next week.
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Qualifying single-family homes, condominiums and properties with four or fewer units can get up to $8,000 for heat pump HVACs.
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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We're looking at dry weather and cooler nights for the week.
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The city approved a plan to transition to carbon-free energy, but some say it doesn’t go far enough.
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We're looking at dry weather and cooler nights for the week.
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The Salton Sea contains a third of the world's lithium, but the exposed bed lake also contains heavy metals and pesticides which could threaten nearby residents.
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Rich countries are dodging responsibility for adaptation aid, infuriating leaders from vulnerable nations.
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We're looking at dry weather and cooler nights for the week.
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Steep slopes, weak rocks and water intrusion all make slides more likely.
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Worm composting became especially popular during the pandemic, but it's never too late to get in the dirt.
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Drilling in Culver City’s portion is set to end in 2029.
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California’s sequoia population has taken a hit in the past few years. The National Park Service wants to help it rebound — but environmentalists are concerned the program could hurt more than it helps.
