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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges that they’ve failed to protect people from the noxious odors and haven’t come up with a plan to actually fix the problem.
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Some consumer watchdogs, though, say coverage may still be too expensive for many.
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Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
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Conditions will be warm and dry this week.
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Some cities are requiring residents to put food waste in plastic bags. We follow the food waste journey to understand why.
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But this surprising effect of pollution should hardly be taken as a good sign.
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An exhibition on climate change at the Hammer Museum is closing in January. It features a popular Japanese artist beloved by Gen Zs.
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A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors.
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There's a chance of rain Saturday for parts of the Southland.
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Forecasters say a slight chance of rain on Saturday for parts of L.A. County.
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It may be a symbol of romance, but it's also a parasitic plant.
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U.S. officials decided to extend protections to monarch butterflies after warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change.
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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Today's weather provides ripe conditions for fire weather in some parts of Southern California. Expect low clouds at night.
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The coastal area affected extends from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Huntington Beach.
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Today's weather provides ripe conditions for fire weather in some parts of Southern California.
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Bell Canyon residents started training and preparing on their own after witnessing the power and speed of the Woolsey Fire.
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Similar to grief circles or other types of peer-support groups, these informal gatherings help people work through the emotional distress of living in a climate emergency
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The tiny fragments that tires release into the environment are yet another reason to reduce car use.
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Avoid going into the water or eating fish from the lake.
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Sunny days this week with a cool temperatures expected on Thursday.
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Weather warms up after last week's cool temperatures.
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As part of the collaborative effort, the NAACP's Emergency Management Task Force will regularly meet with FEMA to advance its progress on equity within disaster preparedness.
