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Southern California should dodge the brunt of Hurricane Polo, which is churning off the coast of Mexico, but we could see rain, as well as coastal erosion and flooding.
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California regulators overhauled the state's carbon market, potentially steering billions in free pollution permits to oil companies.
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50,000 people evacuated. A chemical not covered by the state's toughest safety rules. How did this happen?
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Their mating season is until July or August.
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An estimated 2,400 gallons of crude oil spilled onto East L.A. streets near homes, businesses and schools.
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LAist asked what rebuilding your life means after a disaster. Fire survivors shared.
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In 2024, a group of Southeast L.A. residents filed a lawsuit against Sterigenics, a company that uses a controversial chemical to sterilize medical equipment.
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OC fire officials reduced the 'safety zone' around the tank to 150 feet Thursday.Listen 0:41
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If the near-disaster in Orange County has you worried, you can find out about facilities near you — and keep tabs on them by getting involved with government regulators.
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Amid concerns following the East LA oil spill, residents in East LA and Boyle Heights can apply for free air purifiers through the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
