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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?
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The fire broke out at about 10:25 a.m. Friday and was quickly doused by water-dropping aircraft.
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California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the practice, the system is seen as exploitative.
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Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed 27 deaths, a toll that rose after structure-to-structure searches by authorities.
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Satellite images show the extent of devastation from multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County after one day.
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Aid organizations say money is generally most helpful.
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The fire broke out in the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
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The forest is closed to everyone, including to people who own cabins.
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Experts say parents should validate feelings and create avenues for kids to express themselves.
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The current fires are on track to become one of the most costly disasters in California history. That could threaten the stability of California's insurance market and make housing costs go up even more.
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Why did hydrants run dry in the midst of a conflagration? City officials stressed that the shortage was due to low water pressure, not a complete lack of water. But what caused it, and can it be prevented?
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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The fog cleared out of the area by late morning.
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It's glorious grunion run season, which means thousands of small, silver fish take to California beaches to mate.
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California won’t stay wet forever, but remember — we do need fire.
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The unknown snailfish species, of the genus Pseudoliparis, was recorded swimming in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench near Japan at a depth of 8,336 meters — or more than 27,000 feet down.
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The bright pink chemical is a key tool for wildland firefighting, but some worry the environmental harms outweigh its utility.Listen 15:15
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The statewide snowpack level is more than double what's expected.
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Snow accumulations started overnight Sunday into Monday at the Interstate 5 Corridor.
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I don't know about you, but I'm tired of shuffling my warm weather plants in and out of the house because it's so cold.
