Climate & Environment

Letting Go Of Our Love Of Lawns

In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.

A woman with light brow skin tone wearing a salmon-colored sweater with a white collared shirt underneath, brown pants, and glasses stands in her front yard full of drought resistant plants like rosemary. In the background other homes can be seen with green lawns.

Do You Rent? Take These Steps To Prep Before The Next Quake

Doing just a couple of things now could help you better recover after the disaster.

An image of damaged apartments in Northridge after the earthquake in 1994 with National Guard members sitting in front on the sidewalk.

Yes, It Really Was Cold This Week. Here's Where The Chilly Temps Broke Records

Lancaster and Fullerton saw their coldest overnight temperatures.

A map of Southern California is shaded in yellow, green and blue tones reflecting low temperatures ranging from 54 to 21 degrees throughout the region.

LA Explained: How To Live Safely With Our Coyote Neighbors

Here’s everything you need to know about coyotes in Los Angeles County.

A coyote climbs over rocks with it's node down. Lights along the coast are visible behind. It is night.

Bugs Bugging You? Coyotes Got You Howling? We've Got Tips On Warding Off Nature's Peskiest Critters

Nature is great. Except when it's biting you.

A close up of an Aedes mosquito, which appears to be black with small white spots, on skin.

Stormwater Program Has Helped Fight The Drought, But There’s A Long Way To Go

The $1 billion in funding so far has mostly helped clear a backlog of water infrastructure efforts by cities and L.A. County, but new green space lags.

Turtles perch on a pipe in the midst of the south lake at Earvin "Magic" Johnson Park.

California’s Snowpack Is Melting Faster. Why That Affects The State’s Water Supply

Trees destroyed by wildfire can no longer provide shade for snow, and all the burned material left behind turns the snowpack dark and absorbs more sunlight. Those two factors drive the snow to melt much faster and earlier.

A man with medium-tone skin stands in heavy snow carrying a pole and holding onto a yellow strong. Tall pine trees are behind him.

You May Be Eligible For Help With Your Sky High Gas Bill, Depending On Your Household Income. Here Are The Details

Facing another high gas bill? United Way and SoCal Gas have announced a team-up to offer some help.

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Balloons Have Become An Environmental Nuisance. Laguna Beach Is Poised To Ban Them

By year's end, use of balloons on public property in Laguna Beach and their sale within the city could lead to a $500 fine. The city council is considering the ban on Tuesday.