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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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Even in a sort-of dark location you’ll see some spectacular sights.
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We're looking at dry weather and cooler nights for the week.
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The city approved a plan to transition to carbon-free energy, but some say it doesn’t go far enough.
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We're looking at dry weather and cooler nights for the week.
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The Salton Sea contains a third of the world's lithium, but the exposed bed lake also contains heavy metals and pesticides which could threaten nearby residents.
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Rich countries are dodging responsibility for adaptation aid, infuriating leaders from vulnerable nations.
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We're looking at dry weather and cooler nights for the week.
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Steep slopes, weak rocks and water intrusion all make slides more likely.
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Worm composting became especially popular during the pandemic, but it's never too late to get in the dirt.
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Drilling in Culver City’s portion is set to end in 2029.
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California’s sequoia population has taken a hit in the past few years. The National Park Service wants to help it rebound — but environmentalists are concerned the program could hurt more than it helps.
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The National Weather Service has issued fire weather watch for portions of the Southland.
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 climate crisis is requiring all of us to be prepared to respond at any time, especially during high heat and fire weather.
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Near record-breaking high heat is expected through Tuesday. Here are places to stay cool, from Thousand Oaks to the Coachella Valley.
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An excessive heat advisory warns of temperatures in the 100s. We have resources to stay cool.
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We're heading into another couple days of triple-digit temperatures. We have resources to stay safe.
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The flight is latest in a project to capture data on air quality and sources of pollution.
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Standing water in empty pools, yards, planter pots, even the tiniest containers can become breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Now that Tropical Storm Hilary is past us, it’s time to go into mosquito-prevention mode.
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Several feet of mud in houses, cars stuck in flooded roads; for many in this part of the desert, it was nothing like they’d seen before.
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Here's why these rare, native plants have become more susceptible to wildfire.
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The Corpse Flower will soon bloom at the Huntington Gardens.
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All bets are off when the Santa Ana winds arrive.
