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Temperatures in Southern California will drop to the mid 60s to low 70s.
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The deal aims to avoid legal roadblocks and smooth the transition to electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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Vets from outside of the state have flown in to offer assistance.
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The National Weather Service forecasts a second heat wave starting July 10.
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Get ready for the “warmest month, warmest week ... and probably warmest hour.”
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With recent bear sightings, we spoke to an expert about how to get them to safely leave your backyard.
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We're seeing a cooling trend for the next few days.
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Over three years, hundreds of volunteers will fan out across California to survey wild bees, with the goal of piecing together a picture of where they live and which species are in trouble.
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Remember, they're wild animals and can be dangerous.
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It's hot this weekend, and we're not the only ones needing to keep cool.
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Shaking was reported being felt down in Orange County and on Catalina.
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Corporate reports would reveal top polluters and climate-related financial risks. But companies warn about faulty data and a “gold-plated exercise” if the two bills become law.
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The L.A. basin will see highs in the low 90s from Saturday through Monday, but the San Fernando Valley and the mountains could see high temperatures soaring into the 100s to 110s.
A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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