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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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The hotter it is, the harder it is for kids to learn. And many schools still don’t have adequate cooling.
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A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 12:20 p.m. on Monday.
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This week there will be a break from the heat, with temperatures below average for the season.
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Lahaina residents are skeptical a proposed $4 billion settlement will restore their community.
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Pyrocumulonimbus clouds might offer a terrifying peek at the future of wildfires.
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Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever's ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems.
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Researchers who've developed a flood model called "PRIMo-Drain" say being as specific as possible is key to assessing flood risks.
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Sick sea lions are showing up on beaches from Santa Barbara to L.A. due to an ongoing harmful algal bloom.
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Nonprofit TreePeople distributes free fruit trees throughout the year to Angelenos experiencing food insecurity.
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It’s a sign of how our climate is changing in dangerous ways.
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Warm weekend with highs in the 90s to 100s.
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It'll be the best meteor shower of the year.
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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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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We talked with an expert about the sticky, moist weather we’re experiencing.
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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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