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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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An analysis of unemployment data from University of California researchers shows at least 11,000 workers lost their jobs in the wake of the fires earlier this year.
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Grant funding allowed Arcadia's fire department to pay for the animal brigade to clear fire fuel this summer along Santa Canyon Road.
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The pink flowers we love so much are a fire hazard, and it may be time to part ways with them.
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Scorching hot weather continues with chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms for some areas.
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Fewer renters and low-income households will have access to affordable solar and battery storage if the cut is enacted. A Compton business owner already is feeling the effects.
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Temperatures are expected to be 10 to 15 degrees hotter than normal across the region, prompting public health warnings.
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A red flag warning has been issued for mountainous areas of Southern California, including in L.A., Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.
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Amid a legal fight over California’s power to regulate car and truck pollution, state agencies are suggesting policies that need stable funding, legislative action, or lengthy rulemaking.
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Climate policies could lead to future refinery closures as Californians transition to electric vehicles.
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Declaring the lots a public nuisance allows the county to remove ash and rubble while charging owners for the work.
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Access to air-conditioned spaces is a key public health strategy amid worsening heat, but there are questions about how effective cooling centers are.
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A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments.
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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With one hikers still missing — the well-known actor Julian Sands — expert mountaineers say the usual scarcity of snow in the L.A.-area makes it especially hard to get enough experience to safely venture out in harsh conditions.
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The composting program for single-family residences is fully in action, but there's a long way to go before all businesses and rental properties are participating. In the meantime, you can compost at home or with a community composter.
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There's no set formula, but it takes a lot of water to flood our biggest rivers.
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Southern Californians use the break in the rainy weather to clean up the mess from a string of winter storms.
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Yes, it’s that bad now but there are things you can do to prepare.
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What you need to know
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The first cold front moved faster than forecast overnight, with still high winds, more showers, and sporadic heavy rain expected Thursday.
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A deep soaking rain in September helped germinate seeds at the state park in eastern San Diego County.
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For the last decade, the cougar called Griffith Park home and lived a remarkably adventurous life.
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Fatbergs, explained. And, yes, it’s as gross as it sounds.
