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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Homes, businesses and cherished community spots went up in flames.
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Where to find shelter, food, childcare, and more as those impacted by the wildfires step on the road to recovery.
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Finding shelter for yourself and animals, plus emergency numbers and tips.
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The forecast: continued winds, even drier conditions, no rain in sight.
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The basics on active fires and your one-stop shop for resources.
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"These fires will likely be the costliest in history, not the deadliest, and that is the only silver lining right now."
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The free app for tracking wildfires has taken off in the Western U.S. as more of the region experiences destructive wildfires and the overwhelming task of staying informed.
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If you’ve been ordered to leave because of fire, here’s some CalFire tips for protecting your property and making it easier for firefighters.
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The animal shelter in Pasadena has taken more than 350 pets whose families have had to evacuate from the Eaton Fire. More are expected to arrive.
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Cooler temperatures move in today amid high winds.
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Masking up and staying indoors can help people cope with the poor air quality.
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All evacuation warnings were lifted after the fire has burned nearly 800 acres.
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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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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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.
