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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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The incident was considered the city’s first significant break connected to the movement, but it’s not possible to know if it will be the last.
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An infusion of federal money could help lead to the eradication of the ants which have been there for six decades.
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Enjoy the cooler weather before a weekend warm up.
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A new effort to create more wildlife crossings in Los Angeles and throughout the state seeks to raise hundreds of millions in private funding.
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The move adds more than two dozen conditions aimed at curbing the bad smells affecting the surrounding community.
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The proposed Chuckwalla, Sáttítla, and Kw'tsán national monuments would protect more than 1 million acres of land, most of which is in California.
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The bill would require new warehouses built after 2026 to have a 300-foot buffer from “sensitive receptors” like schools, parks and hospitals.
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Cooler weather for the week has arrived.
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The quarantines for five separate species, including two that have never been detected in this part of the world before, have been lifted.
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Forecasters say the weekend warming trend will continue through Tuesday, followed by a normal weather pattern.
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The 387 acre property near Newport Beach is home to more than 18 sensitive, threatened, or endangered species.
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The Dungeness crab and banana slug are poised to become California's latest animal ambassadors.
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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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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The Santa Ana winds are back and so are cooler temperatures for midweek.
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The Santa Ana winds are back and so are cooler temperatures for midweek.
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The effort shows how local action matters, but there's still a long way to go to achieve the city's goals.
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This week will be 5-10 degrees cooler than last week, with patchy fog in the mornings and night.
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To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.Listen 7:50
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L.A. is in a good place when it comes to water supply for now, but things could quickly change.
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Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.Listen 4:17
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An LAist review found that two rendering companies had past violations and briefly operated without signs that inform the public where to report smell problems.
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Buyers will be able to take advantage of the tax credit at the dealership when purchasing an electric vehicle. And they'll be available even for those who pay little or no taxes.
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Several heat advisories are out for Southern California until Saturday evening.
