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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.
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Rainy weather is back this weekend, as atmospheric rivers that brought record precipitation to Northern California move south.
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LAist speaks with California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on the state's role at COP 29.
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The zoo is caring for 15 of the federally protected species, including six babies, as part of an international recovery program.
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The shaking was weak and no damage was immediately reported.
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Keep reading to find out how the powerful storm up north will affect the Southland.
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The oil refinery is accused of violating the Clean Water Act.
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The forecast couldn't get much better from a safety standpoint.
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Keep reading to find out how the powerful storm up north will affect the Southland.
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A deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Some accounts say Japanese folklore saw it a bad omen, while others say the fish were seen as saviors.
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Crispy skin alert! Expect dry air for the next few days.
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Weak Santa Ana winds will continue for some valleys, mountains and highway corridors.
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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Most of the region from Los Angeles and Orange County to the Inland Empire will see light, scattered drizzling across the area this week.
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The owls have all but completely disappeared from coastal Southern California.
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The rules passed by the state Air Resources Board are the first of their kind — anywhere — and will likely have ripple effects, particularly in Southern California communities that have some of the dirtiest air in the nation.
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Usually about half of our water supply comes from the L.A. aqueduct. This year it’ll be about 100% through summer.
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There's an unprecedented amount of rebates and tax credits available to electrify at home. Here's your guide on how to access that money.
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The fire was at first reported to have begun as a controlled burn, but U.S. Forest Service officials later said it was not.
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Trucking companies say the deadlines for converting big rigs, delivery trucks and other heavy vehicles are unachievable and will cause “chaos and dysfunction” of California’s economy. The move is designed to clean communities’ air, especially near ports, warehouses and freeways.
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It's partly because the sun’s approaching solar maximum.
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With the change in seasons comes more risk of fire and flood. And the climate crisis is making it all more extreme.
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California's year of endless storms has seeded superblooms of wildflowers and provided a boost to some of the state's endangered ecosystems.
