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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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Watch out for those Santa Ana winds as they die down, and get out for some sun while you can.
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The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and wind advisory for Southern California.
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Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions.
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The ocean is trying to contaminate our aquifers.
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Less parking could pave the way for denser housing and more accessible public transportation.
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More than 1,200 birds fell ill at Tulare Lake due to a toxic bacteria growing in the water that causes avian botulism.
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The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous U.S. is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago.
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“Residents in our underserved communities may discover that an EV is no longer beyond their family's financial reach.”
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It's going to be slightly warmer during the day, but rain is expected to come back later tonight.
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The rain this week has helped dampen smoke from the hangar fire on the former Marine Corps base.
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State cuts rooftop solar subsidies for apartments and schools.
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Rain is expected today and some areas have a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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Several heat advisories are out for Southern California until Saturday evening.
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The National Weather Service has issued wind and heat advisories for today.
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Baker Commodities Inc. in the city of Vernon is suing the government agency that oversees it for $200 million in damages. Neighbors had celebrated its temporary shutdown. Now an upcoming court decision could allow a full reopening.
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When it comes to foul odors, there’s no need to grin and bear it. Here’s a guide on where to report problems in Southern California.
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The county's regional planning commission voted unanimously to pass an oil phaseout resolution. But more votes are still to come.
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A wind advisory is out for Santa Clarita, Santa Monica and the San Gabriel Mountains today.
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With a little art, a little science, and a lot of luck, the niche well-plugging industry is hoping to pick up steam.
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Controlled burns are among the region's most common ways of preventing catastrophic wildfires. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain says adding more staff at Forest Service, Cal Fire, the National Park Service and other agencies could make prescribed burns more efficient with fewer days.
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Sustainability experts say there are ways we can make a lot of our daily tasks more climate friendly — by using home appliances and vehicles that run on electricity.
