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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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The National Weather Service has issued several heat advisories for parts of the Southland.
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The rehabilitated pelicans will fly free Wednesday after recovering at San Pedro’s International Bird Rescue.
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The National Weather Service has several heat advisories for parts of the Southland.
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Start hydrating. A heat dome is arriving in the Southland.
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A warming trend continues and desert communities should prepare for excessive heat come Wednesday.
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We're kicking off this month with excessive heat for the high deserts
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The L.A. Zoo is the first zoo in the nation to participate in Argentina's breeding program to reintroduce the giant otter species to the Iberá National Park.
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Being a "steward" of the land isn't enough for Native peoples.
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Recent lawsuits say Arrowhead, Evian, Poland Spring, and other water bottlers are deceiving customers.
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California’s statewide food waste law is also leading to more investment in local composting.
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Shaking was felt as far away as Arcadia, with no reported damage.
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When an NPR reporter heard a startling loud metallic noise in her house, she was about to get an interesting lesson in animal behavior.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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California has been a leader in generating solar power on rooftops, but the state hasn't seen the same success with subscription-style "community solar" projects.
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While you shouldn’t expect to see the lake anytime soon, a big quake is always imminent.
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Baldwin Hills and other communities were selected to be part of the California Air and Resource Board's Study of Neighborhood Air near Petroleum Sources.
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The problem slope is below Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens.
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Temperatures will be well below average, with the chance of thunderstorms in some areas.
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Warehouse workers who work in hot indoor environments say the climate crisis is moving faster than much-needed indoor heat regulation.
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The last time one of the animals was seen in California was in 2008, and prior to that the most recent sighting occurred in 1922.
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A new report says a 75% cut in plastics is needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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A deep marine layer and strong onshore flow mean that clouds will stick around.
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The state extended a drought regulation banning using drinkable water to irrigate grass at commercial, industrial and institutional properties.
