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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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The drought years were very, very hard on our trees. Conditions have improved a lot.
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In a parking lot and on San Francisco Bay, NPR witnesses two different tests for solar geoengineering to tackle climate change. With much science unsettled, experts say regulations aren't keeping up.
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"If I could tell people when the poppy peak is or what the season's going to be like, I would absolutely," said Callista Turner, state park interpreter. "Unfortunately, it is a natural reserve, which is subject to the climate that we have and the weather as it comes through."
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The parents have been caring for a pair of healthy chicks, but Cleveland National Forest officials want to make sure others don’t get too close.
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The species has been federally endangered for decades, but its population has struggled in Southern California.
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The California Public Utilities Commission will consider on May 9 a new proposal that would change how Californians pay for electricity.
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Getting rid of the bulky debris can be a journey. Nearly every city has different rules for how to handle the bulky items, but we’ve got some helpful tips.
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Today will be several degrees cooler before a warmup this weekend.
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Here's a list of educational and volunteer Earth Day events around the region, from weeding to trash pickups to Spongebob exhibits.
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Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.
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The coast will be mostly cloudy. Elsewhere, expect sunshine and highs in the 70s.
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Floriculture blends science, sustainability, financial literacy, and creativity. At Sylmar Charter High, the school’s gardens also invite a rare moment of calm in a hectic high school day.
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.
