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Temperatures in Southern California will drop to the mid 60s to low 70s.
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Over the last year and a half, almost four dozen Cal Fire firefighters have suffered from heat illness during training, and since 2003 five have died.
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Fall is the best time of year to tear up your yard and plant sustainable foliage. Start planning!
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As temperatures rise, California's once-groundbreaking heat-safety rules haven't kept up.
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We talked with an expert about the sticky, moist weather we’re experiencing.
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The governor dramatically overstated the amount of fire prevention work performed on "priority projects" and cut Cal Fire’s mitigation budget by $150 million.
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California’s wildfires have gotten increasingly destructive and deadly. That's been underscored with destructive fires kicking off 2025.
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White communities accumulate roughly $100,000 more than any racial or ethnic group after a natural disaster.
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Most people hospitalized after the magnitude 6.7 Northridge quake in 1994 were injured by falls or flying objects in their home. Don't let that happen to you.
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Whether it’s at home or at work, there's an assumption that people will be safe if an earthquake hits.
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Learning about your home is the first step in understanding your risk.
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Tip: Start storing water now.
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Keeping supplies accessible is crucial.
A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Nature is great. Except when it's biting you.
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Trees destroyed by wildfire can no longer provide shade for snow, and all the burned material left behind turns the snowpack dark and absorbs more sunlight. Those two factors drive the snow to melt much faster and earlier.
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Facing another high gas bill? United Way and SoCal Gas have announced a team-up to offer some help.
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By year's end, use of balloons on public property in Laguna Beach and their sale within the city could lead to a $500 fine. The city council is considering the ban on Tuesday.
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The mountain lion was hit last night on Pacific Coast Highway near Leo Carrillo State Beach.
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The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m.
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The Irvine City Council will discuss pulling out of the Orange County Power Authority at its Feb. 28 meeting.
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A cold weather alert was issued for most areas in Los Angeles County where temperatures are expected to drop to 32 degrees.
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Snails and slugs are a pretty good indicators of how of well nature is surviving in our urban landscape.
