Climate & Environment

LA's Dry Months Are Just Around The Corner. How Much Stormwater Can We Capture Now?

A lot of it runs out to the ocean, but we do manage to capture hundreds of thousands of acre-feet a year.

Climate Change Is Undoing Decades Of Progress On Air Quality

A new report finds that one in four people in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy air as rising temperatures and bigger fires create a "climate penalty."

The downtown skyline partially obscured by smoke from wildfires after sunset.

The EV Shift Could Prevent Millions Of Childhood Asthma Attacks

For children living near U.S. highways, a transition to zero-emission electric vehicles will mean reduced exposure to dangerous exhaust.

Electric vehicles of varying makes sit and charge at a charging station during a cloud-covered day.

Washed-Away Road Cuts Access To Famed Surf Spot. What's Next for Old Man's?

The state's parks department is working with stakeholders, including the military, to rebuild the San Onofre road, but no timeline has been given.

Ocean with gentle waves cresting on the left, and beautiful cliffs on the right.

The History Of LA’s Visually Stunning Wayfarers Chapel, Now Closed By Landslides

Built in 1951, the glass-walled chapel is one of L.A.’s few national historic landmarks. This isn’t the first time it has been damaged by landslides.

A postcard image of a church with a large glass facade, high transparent walls, and redwood beams that hold geometric panes of glass in place is situated in a grove surrounded by a low stone wall.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, Feb 23: Partly Cloudy With More Rain Next Week

Temperatures rise slightly with clouds sticking around.

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Historic Wayfarers Chapel, Damaged By Moving Ground, Leaves Dozens Of Engaged Couples In The Lurch

The dream wedding venue for many had to temporarily close because of damage caused by the Rancho Palos Verdes landslide complex.

At left, geometric glass building with wooden beams. The blue skies and plants are visible in the picture. At right, cracks are visible on the stone ground. Stone wall and a stairway lead up to a room seating covered in white cloth.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Thursday Feb 22: Partly Cloudy With Mild Temperatures

A partly cloudy Thursday with rising temperatures.

Damaging Storm Starts To Finally Leave Southern California As Repairs Get Underway

The atmospheric river-powered system leaves behind battered infrastructure and dangerously saturated hillsides.

A bulldozer pishes sand next to a boardwalk and large beachfront homes.

Rancho Palos Verdes Asks For State Of Emergency Declaration As Rainfall Accelerates Land Movement

City officials are requesting Gov. Gavin Newsom declare a state of emergency in the Portuguese Bend area while also seeking a federal declaration from the Biden administration.

An aerial image shows vehicles driving on a damaged section of road past the Wayfarers Chapel, which is visible from it's tall belltower topped by a cross and blue tile roof.

Rain Continues To Soak Southern California, With Severe Weather Expected Tuesday Night

Most of L.A. County is currently under a flood watch through Wednesday, with spots of severe weather, including thunderstorms, expected through Tuesday night.

Two people, one in a red jacket, the other one in blue, walk along a giant sand berm on the beach in overcast conditions.

Atmospheric Rivers Are Battering California. Why Don’t Residents Have Flood Insurance?

High costs, “disaster fatigue,” and regulatory gaps are all preventing Californians from getting the protection they need.

A white man with a gray mustache wearing track pants and a blue rain jacket with hood stands at the driveway of a home placing sandbags against a plastic barricade as water streams and overflows the gutter. Water wells up and flows around his left sneaker.

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