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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Temperatures could reach the mid 90s in the valley.
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Homeowners with State Farm insurance policies could see a 22% rate hike.
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Photvoltaic solar panels are now so much cheaper than the energy being generated at the Ivanpah facility in the Mojave Desert that the plant is set to close.
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The stretch of seaside Orange County has been the site of oil production for nearly 100 years. But the oil company that owns it wants to redevelop the land for housing, a hotel and other commercial uses.
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Temperatures into the 90s are expected to hit Wednesday through Friday. LA and the rest of SoCal should be closer to normal April weather by Sunday.
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Supercomputers, drones and sensors are all being deployed to help firefighters on the ground. Here's a look at some of the technology in use today, and some that may be contributing soon.
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President Donald Trump’s trade wars are grinding up California’s most iconic nut.
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The whale had been swimming around the harbor for a week.
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The Altadena Reciprocity Project aims to keep trees from burn sites in the community after the Eaton Fire.
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An Altadena resident and dedicated trail steward now has a two-fold mission — to rebuild his house, and the nearby trails that made it home.
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Officials have attempted to shepherd the whale back out to sea for days.
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Sunny and dry weather for SoCal before temperatures begin to rise late next week.
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.
