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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Today will be a few degrees cooler than yesterday.
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It's finally sweater weather.
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Over 4,500 square miles of ocean will be protected off the California coast. It will also be managed in partnership with the Indigenous groups that fought to create it.
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The spill closed nearby beaches and harbors, and prompted the controversial cancellation of the city's annual airshow.
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It's finally sweater weather.
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New research shows that the patterns of Earth’s high winds have led to serious problems on the ground.
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Azolla is a nutritious aquatic fern that grows like crazy. New research finds that the cyanobacteria within the plant are nontoxic, potentially clearing the way for Azolla to become a novel food.
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As Southern California farmers conserve a lot more water, the Salton Sea is drying up faster.
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Beachgoers in Newport Beach reported seeing the glowing waves throughout the night Saturday into early Sunday morning.
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The West Coast is actually a prime viewing site — once you get away from all the light pollution.
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A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m.
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SoCalEarth.org wants to arm people with the data they need to engage with climate issues.
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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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.
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Get ready. We're here to help.
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We’re dedicated to answering the questions that keep you up at night. This time, we mean it literally.
