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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Register for California's Earthquake Brace and Bolt program before Oct. 1. Rental properties are eligible this year.
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Door-knocking is common in the solar industry and not well regulated. Being informed can protect you from predatory tactics.
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The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter.
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Southern California might see some light rain tonight into Wednesday morning. After that, cooler weather is on the way, but expect the humidity to remain.
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We'll see highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s across the region.
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More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.
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At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs and the future of its climate agenda.
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By some estimates, Altadena lost more than half of its tree canopy in the wake of the Eaton Fire. One young Altadenan wants us to share our stories about them.
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Robert Fortunato's Green Idea House is one of the first net-zero energy case study houses built for less cost than standard construction.
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The Shadow the Scientists initiative at UC Santa Cruz strives to demystify astronomical research.
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A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.
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A man and his child were swept off a road in Barstow, and communities in the San Bernardino Mountains faced a deluge. The threat of heavy rain has now passed.
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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There's no formal or regular process to monitor slide-prone coastal bluffs.
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The multi-family homes were red tagged by authorities late Wednesday.
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The second of two hearings takes place on Wednesday, March 15.
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With the storm expected to park itself over L.A., dangerous debris flows and flooding are still a concern across SoCal.
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Like for hurricanes, there's a scale for atmospheric rivers. But it may be a while before it's the norm.
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Our soil is so saturated this year that debris flows are a concern across SoCal.
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UCLA plans on developing paint that actually helps keep buildings cooler.
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After heavy snowfall left cows in northern California stranded and starving, officials launched an unusual rescue mission.
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One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse.
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Starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday resident living in burn scar areas of the Alisal and Cave fires must leave the area. Another atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions.
