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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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From preventive maintenance to managing your insurance claims, we’ve got you covered.
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Historical photos show a pattern of damage during Southern California’s rain storms.
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We could go from a strong El Niño to La Niña by summer.
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From doggie accessories to training tips before the next big storm, we've got you covered.
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Our coastline is susceptible to erosion especially during heavy rains.
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The worst of the atmospheric storms have passed, but officials say potential landslides and other hazards will remain.
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Flood and debris flow warnings remained in effect overnight for some areas as the worst of the rain subsided Tuesday afternoon.
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Many in the construction and agriculture industries are opposed, but new research shows it would help them, too.
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Apartments need EV charging. Supporters of trickle-slow “Level 1” chargers argue that access is more important than speed.
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A federal rule makes it easier for churches, synagogues and mosques to put solar panels on the roof.
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UC Irvine researchers have developed a new way to model sand movement that could help officials more effectively spend money to shore up the coast.
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Nonstop rain force mandatory evacuations for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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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