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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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We're looking at 10 degrees cooler across the Southland.
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Some 65,600 structures, 13,000 under evacuation orders, remain threatened as the fire burns in steep terrain.
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Nearly half the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to grow feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help the river — and the climate.
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Bold cabernet sauvignon wines made Napa Valley famous. Now, hotter temperatures are starting to damage the grapes, so some wineries are starting to experiment.
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Hundreds of people age 60 and above waited in line to get portable AC units in Lincoln Heights.
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Fire officials said OC Public Works was moving boulders when the fire ignited in Trabuco Canyon.
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The sunlight sparks reactions in the air that are harmful to our heart and respiratory systems, but extreme heat accelerates it.
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Each county in Southern California has its own way of doing things. Here’s a list of emergency alert systems to sign up for so you’ll always be in the know.
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It's going to be another warm one before cool down kicks in.
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As climate change makes the classic green lawns more unsustainable, some have traded their grass for lettuce, avocados, and other crops.
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Flames burning in the San Gabriel Mountains, evacuations continue
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More than 64,000 LADWP customers have experienced power outages at some point during the heat wave that began Thursday. SoCalEdison reports about 3,758 customers were without power as of Monday morning.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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We break down every type of flood notice from the National Weather Service and what you need to do at each step.
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State officials say they need a relatively new technology to achieve state climate goals. Opponents say it's just another lifeline for fossil fuels.
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We’ve compiled dozens of tips to help get you through the rising temperatures in Southern California — from heat illness signs to finding a place to cool down.
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You may have noticed you're being bitten here there and everywhere this year. Enjoy being dinner for the pesky bugs.
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To state the obvious: California has a water problem. But experts say conservation alone can’t solve our water woes. Should recycled sewage water play a bigger role?Listen 4:07
