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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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For all the Southern California space fans, the full moon Tuesday night into Wednesday morning coincides with a major lunar standstill.
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The research highlights the groundwater issues complicating the Colorado River's already strained water supply.
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It’s a bittersweet moment for tens of thousands of fans who’ve watched the eagles grow through the YouTube livestream.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District's vote Friday comes after a federal prosecutor threatened to sue if the rules were enacted.
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Proposed legislation hasn't moved out of the Assembly and Senate, raising questions about how far California will go in efforts to make oil and gas companies pay for climate damage.
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Southern California is in for a warm weekend with dry weather.
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SoCal Gas and business groups have been lobbying heavily against rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters in homes. A vote is set for Friday.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.
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There's a slight chance of thunderstorms and afternoon showers around the eastern San Gabriel Mountains.
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Evacuation orders were also lifted for residents in the Digier Canyon and Lebec areas.
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Overcast mornings return to the area before a warm up later this week.
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Tropical moisture rolls into the region, bringing thunder and rain. The mugginess will clear up by Thursday, forecasters say.
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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The 5-year-old female southern sea otter was first seen hijacking surfboards in Santa Cruz last September. Officials successfully drove the otter away from the area, but she has since returned.
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Draft regulations just proposed would allow more southern California cities to invest in recycling water in the face of drought.
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In Western states, the older a water claim, the more secure it is during a drought. Tribes have long been excluded from that system and now, they're pushing for change.
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We can’t predict when a landslide will happen, but there are things to look out for.
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The blistering heat will linger into early next week.
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Temperatures are expected to heat up starting tomorrow, with excessive heat warnings for a number of inland areas.
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The moves by Ford, GM, Volvo, and more could accelerate EV adoption and move the country toward a single charging standard.
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Highs reached the 90s by Monday and have been rising since then. We have tips on how to stay cool.
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Chemicals that are in everything, from household cleaners to firefighting foam, are also in drinking water, but more research is needed on the health impacts.
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Below normal temperatures for the weekend. But buckle in: A heatwave starts Monday, July 10.
