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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Officials say water is now safe to drink, but testing will continue. And residents will need to flush their plumbing.
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Mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration could be eligible for the relief.
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As the famous bald eagle couple shields two chicks from the snow and cold, a third chick is breaking through its shell.
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Cold, widespread showers and mountain snow are in today's forecast.
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A new study found that simple raking can help more native plants grow.
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Any significant rain could trigger mud and debris flows, Sierra Madre's fire chief says. Debris basins are not empty, as they were during February's storm, and that could mean trouble.
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The lawsuits allege that SCE's equipment caused the fire that destroyed swaths of Altadena, prompting massive emergency response and ongoing cleanup costs.
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Up to a foot of snow, a brief burst of rain and whipping winds could hit the nest in the San Bernardino National Forest late Wednesday into early Friday.
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A weak atmospheric river is bringing rain and snow to SoCal.
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After light rain this weekend, a stronger storm system is on it's way this week.
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Army Corps provides more info on how fire-impacted residents can help preserve their surviving treesA new waiver allows residents to request trees on their property not be cut down during debris removal.
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California and other states and counties are using a legal strategy that took down Big Tobacco, hoping to make fossil fuel companies pay for damage they have long denied. But many obstacles remain.
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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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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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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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.
