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More than 13 inches of rain fell in the Santa Ynez Mountains over the weekend. And another, colder storm is on the way.
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The Department of Energy is calling for "honest dialogue." It looks a lot like a playbook from the past.
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Unspent funds from the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act could be at risk as the Trump administration claws back federal dollars and targets California and climate projects.
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The administration wants to rescind a decades-old rule that protects nearly 60 million acres of forested lands.
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The rate will increase from $3 per square foot to $7 starting Monday.
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There's a SpaceX rocket launch scheduled for about 10 p.m., so you may hear loud sounds.
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The Trump administration argues that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule will help wildland firefighters. Fire researchers warn that more roads could exacerbate the problem.
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Another warming trend is on the docket that will push highs back into the 90s.
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Hexavalent chromium is the same carcinogen Erin Brockovich warned about in the 1990s, but researchers say more study is needed on the potential health effects of nanoparticles detected earlier this year. Experts will answer questions at a webinar this evening.
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Mostly cloudy skies today with 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms for L.A. County.
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LAist is surveying people who lost their homes during the fires. Here’s how to participate in an illustrated project highlighting your memories.
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The Self-Realization Fellowship’s Lake Shrine, a historic interfaith outpost for spiritual seekers, has reopened after seven months.
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Temperatures should be a couple of degrees warmer today, but the cool down continues Thursday.
Air quality regulator South Coast AQMD is swapping out old school buses with electric ones.
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We talked to experts and looked at the fine print to better understand the utility's payout plan for Eaton Fire survivors.Listen 0:51
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The Ventura County Fire Department determined that a tractor fire was rekindled by strong winds, sparking a fire that destroyed 243 structures in November 2024.Listen 0:47
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Federal tax credits for home electrification upgrades will expire on Dec. 31.
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The park has been closed for the last 10 months because of damage from the Palisades Fire.
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For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever changing,” a state official says.Listen 0:47
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The city is in the process of taking over about 6 acres of land where the local little league plays.
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Despite the slowdown, the city is planning to spend millions on repairing infrastructure.
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An LAPD after-action report lists arrests and reports of crime, and also documents and makes recommendations on the department’s challenges in responding to the disaster.Listen 0:38
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The California Air Resources Board gave no public announcement but confirmed that it has redirected the e-bike program’s funds as “a recent outcome of legislative direction.”
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Officials say people should take precautions, including for their pets, and steer clear of the wild animals.
