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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Self-described cynic Jill Replogle was asked to report on the celebrity mountain lion for LAist's new podcast, Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes & Bears. Along the way, she found herself converted to a fan.
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Monsoonal moisture will bring a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the mountains for the next few days.
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The power grid has been remarkably stable thanks in large part to more storage.
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Expert says the fireworms could be a feature in SoCal waters because of rising temperatures.
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Containment of the Eagle, Hawarden and Columbia fires continued Tuesday after thousands were forced to evacuate.
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Monsoonal moisture will bring a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the mountains for the next few days.
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Restaurants in Petaluma are collaborating on a novel experiment to reduce plastic waste.
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Hotter nights are a sign of human-caused climate change, and have unique health impacts.
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The designation would free up funding and expedite cleanup efforts
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One mile north and one mile south of Ballona Creek, including Playa Del Rey Beach and the southern part of Venice Beach, have been closed.
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Some 400 illegal grow ops have been documented in or near state parks by a program that aims to repair the ecosystem from damages caused by illicit cultivation.
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After a weeklong effort, rescuers freed a humpback whale on Friday that was entangled in rope off the coast of Southern California.
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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Significant heat for Friday through Sunday.
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It survives by sucking water and nutrients from other plants.
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Cooler pavement, however, is far from a silver bullet when it comes to reducing the impact of heat.
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Through bidirectional charging, owners of electric cars can sell energy to the grid or use it to power their homes. But will the technology, which is costly, become widespread?
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California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.
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An excessive heat warning is out for the Antelope Valley starting today.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed "critical habitat" designations in Southern California.
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The National Weather Service forecasts significant heat for the weekend.
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Outdoor workers have legal protection in extreme heat, but that's not the case for indoor workers, who can be just as susceptible to heat illness and even death. Enforcing the rules remains an issue.
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Clear skies, sunshine, and a couple of excessive heat warnings for the deserts remain until Saturday.
