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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Foggy mornings, warm days ahead.
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It’s not “May Gray” or “June Gloom,” but an extended period of high pressure is causing similar conditions.
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Foggy mornings, warm days ahead.
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Apartment owners can apply for the first phase of rebates, and the second phase for single-family homeowners will open in coming weeks.
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Some waste piles seen were three stories tall. Supervisor Kathryn Barger says stricter regulations and penalties are needed.
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A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m.
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Planet-heating and health-harming pollution is down, according to the latest data.
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We're at the end of this early October heatwave.
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The issue has stirred enough concern to capture the attention of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has announced a multi-agency effort focused on lithium battery safety and first responder training.
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The nation’s agricultural policies — and the price of your food — are at stake this November.
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There are big implications for the Colorado River and boosting local water supplies.
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UC Davis researchers have found that 2020’s megafires meant Central Valley nut orchards produced a smaller crop the following year.
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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Shoppers are far more interested in hybrids than all-electric vehicles, but environmentalists believe cars like the Prius are an unnecessary detour on the path to electrification.
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L.A. Fire officials hoisted three people stranded by rising water to safety on Saturday. L.A. County beaches were closed for several hours.
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L.A. County Public Works patrols the roads, manages cleanup, and collects stormwater. With a little help from Batman.
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How bad is the weather? Even some Southern California ski resorts are pausing operations.
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We have details on areas that need to be on highest alert from L.A. County to Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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The historic storm also brought an unusual small and short lived tornado over La Mirada, bringing down a handful of trees.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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The intensity is only expected to increase. A flash flood warning will go into effect early Friday through Saturday from Santa Barbara to L.A. Evacuation warnings have been issued, too.
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Renewable sources will lower electricity generation costs in the long run, but how much energy you use isn't all that goes into your bill.
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How to ensure your succulents, cacti, pothos and citrus trees make it through this cold front.
