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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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This Saturday, September 21, you can volunteer to help clean up hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash and debris from California's beaches and rivers.
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'Tis the year for out-of-control ant infestations. Everywhere there are ants.
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California is one of five states that had their warmest summers on record.
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There’s a rising need for air conditioning amid global heating. Older people are particularly at risk when it comes to worsening heat.
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Thunderstorms likely for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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Look out for wildlife with burnt paws, or singed feathers. And call the authorities if you spot anything.
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Santa Barbara and Ventura counties could see thunderstorms Thursday.
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But there has been modest progress for some cities and the county.
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240 residents on the Peninsula are now without power.
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That means another cool day for the Southland.
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The 5-year-old boy had to be airlifted to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries earlier this month.
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The Line Fire has burned more than 38,000 acres in San Bernardino County. More than 73,000 structures — including homes and businesses — have been threatened.
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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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.
