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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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The governor backed off his controversial plan to extend deadlines for oil and gas operators to comply with a new law on wells.
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Forecasters say the weekend warming trend continues through Tuesday, followed by a normal weather pattern.
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Redistributing food before it's tossed or wasted doesn't just fight hunger — it also fights climate change.
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Earlier this year, hundreds of the seabirds were starving to death in California.
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One sound index used to monitor biodiversity fell by as much as 15% following particularly smoky days, according to a new study.
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Support for the previously state-funded program was cut earlier this year due to California’s budget deficit.
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While it’s not a household name, the drought-tolerant, rocky, soil-loving plant has fashioned its own way of surviving the ages.
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Cool down continues, but its still pleasantly warm out.
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The Cottonwood area has been temporarily closed for visitor’s safety.
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Cool down begins today and will last into Saturday.
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The city report described the recently discovered movement as “a ‘bowl’ within a bigger ‘bowl.’”
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Slightly warm today, but another cooling trend begins tomorrow.
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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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.
