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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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California regulators say the Trump administration is unlikely to approve the rules and that they have no choice but to abandon groundbreaking regulations for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives.
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For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires.
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Family members said Victor Shaw, 66, was shy and reserved in nature, but had a deep love for sports and a tight-knit bond with his younger sister.
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Anthony Mitchell Sr. and his son Justin were waiting for help to evacuate on the day they died in the Eaton fire, family members said. Anthony Sr. was remembered for his devotion to his children.
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As the wildfires in L.A. continue to burn, is it safe to shower? Wash dishes? What if you used tap water by accident? Here’s what to know about the three types of water advisories in effect right now.
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The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 75% — close to double the national rate.
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From Pacific Palisades to Altadena, devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles County. Our photographers captured images during the fires.
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What, specifically, happens when investigators try to determine the cause of fires? We interviewed experts to find out.
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Think of PDS or "particular dangerous situation" as the National Weather Service's Rolls Royce for fire weather.
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To better understand the size of the L.A. fires, this tool lets you overlay the fire perimeters on any location in California.
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Here’s what local animal organizations are doing and how to get in contact with them.
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L.A. County has released a searchable, preliminary map for each area.
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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Only a few small demonstration projects off the West Coast have harnessed the power of waves and tides. Costs are high and hurdles are challenging.
