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Southern California should dodge the brunt of Hurricane Polo, which is churning off the coast of Mexico, but we could see rain, as well as coastal erosion and flooding.
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For residents closest to the fire, days of smoky conditions have brought health worries, financial strain and uncertainty about when life will return to normal.
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"We should certainly expect to experience large earthquakes in our lifetimes," one of the researchers told LAist.Listen 0:43
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Pollution advisories will remain in effect through at least early afternoon Tuesday. Experts told LAist that people in surrounding communities should take precautions.Listen 0:41
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SoCal residents are worried about the lingering effects of the Boyle Heights fires, so what should they look out for in the next few days?
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An annual pass that’s usually $50 is free in honor of Juneteenth — and to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Smoke from a Boyle Heights warehouse fire expanded across Los Angeles and beyond. Some parks, outdoor programs and schools due to air quality concerns.
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The district had said nearly 200 trees needed to be removed to clean up contaminated soil.Listen 0:44
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People in the immediate area were twice ordered to shelter in place after a fire reached an ammonia line at a cold storage facility.
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The district has received dozens of odor complaints since the start of the year.
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Some parts of SoCal could see triple-digit temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.Listen 0:36
