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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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The last-minute Senate plan would delay by four years a law’s deadline for safety rules at oil wells near homes and schools.
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A bill that would make California the first state to ban commercial octopus farming is still alive in the Legislature.
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Break from the heat in store this weekend. Expect a warm up early next week.
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It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases.
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Light shaking was felt near the epicenter.
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Break from the heat continues into the weekend, followed by a warm up early next week.
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If used right, air purifiers can help keep you healthy
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We won’t know the death toll of July’s record heat for months.
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Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected.
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This week we're seeing a break from the heatwave with minor day-to-day changes.
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This week we're seeing a break from the heatwave with minor day-to-day changes.
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The hotter it is, the harder it is for kids to learn. And many schools still don’t have adequate cooling.
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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Knee-deep mud inundated the town outside Palm Springs after Tropical Storm Hilary dropped record rain in the region.
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Palm Springs And Coachella Valley Work To Clean Up After Tropical Storm Hilary Brings Floods, DamageHalf a year’s worth of rain fell on the area in a single day, leading to significant flooding and road closures.
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The skies are clear for the rest of the week.
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A strong earthquake struck near Ojai in Ventura County as Tropical Storm Hilary intensifies in strength.
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As predicted, the desert and mountain areas were the hardest hit.
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Locals and visitors face a forecast of 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour.
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An evacuation warning was issued Saturday evening following earlier appeals from authorities urging people on the island to leave due to the possibility of extended power outages and substantial storm damage.
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The National Weather Service is monitoring now Tropical Storm Hilary as it drops heavy rain in Southern California. But, let's talk weather memes.
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Waves 10 to 15 feet high along with heavy rain and high winds are expected Sunday to Monday at south-facing beaches.
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The tropical cyclone is going to bring a ton of moisture, which poses a threat to many communities.
