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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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New research reveals that mountain lions are more nocturnal in areas with higher recreational activity like hiking and biking.
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Trump’s promise to block the offshore wind industry could threaten the state's renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding.
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Weak Santa Ana winds will continue for some valleys, mountains and highway corridors.
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Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon.
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The plant was last seen in 1965 on Santa Cruz Island — one of the few places it's known to have existed in California.
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The endangered species suffered steep declines during the winter of 2022-2023, but fared better this past year.
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The Beaver supermoon is reaching its peak this weekend, converging with other celestial events.
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Climate change will bring higher sea levels and changes to our coastline, and king tides are key to understanding them before they happen.
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We speak with conservative climate advocates in SoCal about bridging the partisan divide.
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Jackie and Shadow fans are hoping for a better outcome, and more eaglets, after last season’s heartbreak.
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Cold temperatures this weekend, but chance of fire weather next week.
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Qualifying single-family homes, condominiums and properties with four or fewer units can get up to $8,000 for heat pump HVACs.
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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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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If you miss it Wednesday night, you’re going to have to wait until 2037 to see the next one.
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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.
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The climate crisis is requiring all of us to be prepared to respond at any time, especially during high heat and fire weather.
