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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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Snowpack in the eastern Sierra has broken the record set in 1969, but L.A. says it will maintain current watering restrictions, at least for now.
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Up to 60% of 2030 models and two-thirds of 2032 models sold nationwide would be zero-emissions — less aggressive than California’s mandate.
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One of the options would override California’s water rights and split the cuts evenly between California, Nevada and Arizona — which would be a big blow to Imperial Valley farmers.
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The once massive lake has seen a once-in-a-generation return and it's threatening to flood its namesake operation.
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After all the recent rain, officials are predicting lots and lots of mosquitoes — and empty pools with standing rainwater are an ideal breeding ground. Here’s what to do about yours.
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An onslaught of velella velella washed up on shore this weekend on Southern California beaches. The blue jellyfish-like creatures were swept by the winds of California's recent storms.
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The fog cleared out of the area by late morning.
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Who knows when we'll see such vibrance again in this recently drought-choked land?
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It's glorious grunion run season, which means thousands of small, silver fish take to California beaches to mate.
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California won’t stay wet forever, but remember — we do need fire.
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If you don't know what to wear today before leaving your house...we got you covered.
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The unknown snailfish species, of the genus Pseudoliparis, was recorded swimming in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench near Japan at a depth of 8,336 meters — or more than 27,000 feet down.
Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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Finer fuels are still susceptible to drying winds.
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Morning and nighttime drizzle expected for today.
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The $211 million High Desert Water Bank can help store extra water in wet years, and deliver it to Southern California in dry years.
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Today's forecast reveals cool temps and slight breeze.
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Today's forecast reveals cooler temps, cloudy skies and some drizzle along the Grapevine.
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An idle well fee program is masking vast cleanup costs while harming residents and the climate.
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It’s reasonable to wonder how neatly the lessons from ancient societies apply to today.
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More diversity in climate tech is good for business and society, but there's a long way to go to move the needle.
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The Caribbean Sea's mountainous star coral doesn't spawn its same heat tolerance in its offspring
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The plants and mulch within five feet of a home pose a major risk for spreading wildfire. California now has the tricky task of convincing homeowners to get rid of the greenery.Listen 3:47
