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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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The answer boils down to car dominance and tight wallets.
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As global temperatures rise and seasons shift, bees and other pollinators are missing critical connections with flowers and crops.
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With heat waves and wildfire smoke emergencies increasing, there's not always a clear pathway for states to access federal aid.
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Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms.
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The closures included roads in Mount Baldy Village as well as popular trails.
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A petition to list some populations of the bird as endangered has advanced through a state agency.
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Railroads required to begin transition to electric trains, trucks after air district adopts new ruleThe board of Southern California’s air quality agency has voted to adopt a rule that will require railroad companies to transition to all-electric trains and trucks.
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Cal Fire Riverside said their investigation found the cause of the Nixon Fire was electrical.
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Legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom are working behind the scenes to draft energy legislation before the end-of-the-month deadline.
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About 80 Californians die every year after contracting Valley fever, a fungal disease that typically affects the lungs.
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It's going to be a scorcher this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
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Firefighters are worried about access in the event of an emergency as the ongoing landslide shifts and destroys roads.
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 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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Get ready. We're here to help.
