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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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We're still seeing low clouds this morning, but expect sun this afternoon.
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A conversation with negotiations expert Victoria Medvec.
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As the weather warms, algal blooms have begun to pop up in freshwater lakes.
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Lack of EV chargers in remote areas could derail California’s aim to electrify cars. In Imperial County, residents have access to few public chargers and buy electric cars at only a fifth of the statewide rate.
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Today will be a few degrees warmer more inland than Monday.
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Kick off the week with cool weather.
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As much as $20 billion in upgrades will be required, but the electric vehicle transition could still reduce rates statewide.
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A five-year, $7 million restoration effort faces some real challenges.
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To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and low gravity.
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As drowning deaths among young children are on the rise, here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe as you hit the water this summer.
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Years ago, the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish had a very close brush with extinction.
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and we need all the protection we can get. So why is it so hard to get newer, more effective ingredients approved here?
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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The National Weather Service has issued fire weather watch for portions of the Southland.
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The climate crisis will increase the number of marine mammals needing treatment, experts say.
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Today's temperatures have dropped to the upper 60s and it will be windy in parts of the Inland Empire and 5 Freeway corridor.
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We need clear plans if we're going to have enough water for the future.
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Todays highs will be in the upper 70s, low 80s inland and the valleys.
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Idle oil wells haven't produced oil for two or more years. Cleaning them up often falls on taxpayers.
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While SoCalGas isn’t expecting huge increases like last winter, it’s trying to help customers avoid any surprises.
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Todays highs will be in the upper 70s, low 80s more inland and the valleys.
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Today and tomorrow will be the warmest days of the week.
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Shopping at local small businesses and for fair trade products can lessen your impact on people and the planet.
