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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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In the absence of consistent monitoring by regulators, a group of public health advocates is working to document methane leaks from oil drilling sites in L.A.
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California released new maps that will dictate building requirements in fire-prone areas. State officials say the updates aren’t supposed to influence insurance rates. Really?
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As FEMA extends deadline to sign up for free debris removal, we explain different steps of the process.
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Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
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At 90% of the state historical average, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is far better than last year. But it’s nothing like the record-smashing 2023.
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Residents now have until April 15 to sign up for the government's free debris removal program. The program now includes condos, not just single-family homes.
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More patchy drizzle in store this morning followed by mostly sunny skies all afternoon.
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When the chick died in a snowstorm, teachers suddenly had to get real with their students. Here’s how some of them handled it.
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Preliminary data shows that firefighters who battled urban wildfires in L.A. had more mercury and lead in their blood than firefighters who'd responded to forest fires.
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California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection because using fire-resistant materials helps homes survive.
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Low clouds from the coast will continue to cover most of SoCal today, with some areas seeing partial sunlight.
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Two thousand property owners still need to make a decision, according to L.A. County Public Works.
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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Human actions have caused "significant declines" in the amount of water stored in 53% of the planet's largest lakes and reservoirs. Climate change and overconsumption are the primary drivers.
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Lots of it has to do with our transition from cool to warm weather.
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A hazard warning has been issued for the Ventura County beaches, Malibu coast, Los Angeles County beaches and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands due to dangerous rip currents and waves between three and six feet.
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The research could advance court cases seeking to hold polluters accountable for climate-fueled disasters.
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The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for L.A, Ventura and Orange County Beaches that lasts until this evening.
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An expert used California regulators’ methodology to estimate the cost of cleaning up the state’s onshore oil and gas industry. The study found that cleanup costs will be triple the industry’s projected profits.
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According to the South Coast AQMD, ships and port activity contribute more air pollution in one day than the millions of cars rolling on SoCal roadways. That's gotten the attention of activists.
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This morning's clouds and low fog are expected to stick around through the afternoon, with highs in the Los Angeles basin staying in the high 60s to mid 70s.
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Customers may see their electricity bills go up once the transition takes place — OCPA's basic rate plan is currently cheaper than Southern California Edison's.
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From the beaches to downtown Los Angeles, highs will be in the 70s, although the fog and clouds could linger over the coast through the afternoon.
