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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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From preventive maintenance to managing your insurance claims, we’ve got you covered.
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Historical photos show a pattern of damage during Southern California’s rain storms.
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We could go from a strong El Niño to La Niña by summer.
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From doggie accessories to training tips before the next big storm, we've got you covered.
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Our coastline is susceptible to erosion especially during heavy rains.
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The worst of the atmospheric storms have passed, but officials say potential landslides and other hazards will remain.
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Flood and debris flow warnings remained in effect overnight for some areas as the worst of the rain subsided Tuesday afternoon.
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A federal rule makes it easier for churches, synagogues and mosques to put solar panels on the roof.
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Apartments need EV charging. Supporters of trickle-slow “Level 1” chargers argue that access is more important than speed.
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Many in the construction and agriculture industries are opposed, but new research shows it would help them, too.
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UC Irvine researchers have developed a new way to model sand movement that could help officials more effectively spend money to shore up the coast.
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Nonstop rain force mandatory evacuations for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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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The National Weather Service forecasts a slow warming trend. High surf advisories are still out for SoCal beaches.
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It will be warm and pleasant weather this Labor Day. But take extra care at the beaches today.
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Thousands have been found huddling around an extinct volcano deep in the Pacific Ocean near California, and researchers now think they understand why the octopuses find it so cozy.
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Caused by a type of plankton, the blue bioluminescent waves aren’t toxic to humans, but have a profound impact on marine life.
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Federal charges were filed against Southern California Edison
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A cooling trend is expected through early next week.
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The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would protect 5,600 square miles of ocean off the central California coast, an area known for its kelp forests, sea otters and migratory whales. Tribal members of the Chumash, who have lobbied for its creation for more than a decade, would be involved in managing it.
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An interview with Jeff Goodell, author of "The Heat Will Kill You First."
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You think it’s hot outside? Imagine being inside a steaming hot food truck, stove blazing, when the mercury hits triple digits. Here’s how some local food truck vendors survive days like these.
