Climate & Environment

Across The Country, Houses Of Worship Are Going Solar

A federal rule makes it easier for churches, synagogues and mosques to put solar panels on the roof.

A worker installs solar panels, prominent in the foreground, on a large roof.

Some OC Beaches Are Disappearing. New Data Gives Clues On How To Help

UC Irvine researchers have developed a new way to model sand movement that could help officials more effectively spend money to shore up the coast.

Black and white tarp cover a hillside where a landslide occurred. Beneath the hill is a train track that has been destroyed. A row of home sit atop the hill.

A 'Tough Day' For LA As Atmospheric River Batters Region. There's More Rain Ahead

Nonstop rain force mandatory evacuations for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

A car is smashed under a collapsed roof as mud and debris pilesalng other damaged structures.

What is an atmospheric river anyway? Or an inside slider? Here's a glossary of SoCal weather terms

What do you know about ARkStorm? An Inside Slider? Nothing? We got you covered.

Satellite image of huge swirling white clouds over the ocean and the west coast of the United States

The Next Storm Is Going To Be Giant And Potentially Deadly. Agencies Are Scrambling To Prepare

The second atmospheric river could bring “life threatening impacts.”

A car sits partially submerged on a flooded road. A police car is visible nearby.

Hiking Southern California Mountains In The Winter Is No Joke. Here's What You Should Know

Trekking up the snowy mountains in Southern California for a day hike can be fun — until things go awry. We got some advice from experienced search and rescuers.

Snow capped mountains rise above a grassy hill

Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, Feb 2: Sunny Days Before Next Big Storm Hits This Weekend

Enjoy this small break in the rain before the next storm comes Saturday night.

From Asphalt Lot To Green Park: An LAUSD Campus Gets A New Schoolyard

Students at Castellanos Elementary get grass, native plants and more than two dozen new trees.

Brown-skinned kids play in the grass at a schoolyard.

Storm Hits SoCal With Flooding, Minor Rockslides, Hail And Record-Breaking Rainfall

Another stronger front is expected to hit Saturday, with the National Weather Service warning of dangerous, even life-threatening impacts.

Two people in coats and rain boots use brooms to brush water out french doors.

Here's How To Detect Signs That A Landslide Or Flood Is Imminent

Tips for those living in areas prone to coastal erosion like along the coast or on a bluff.

The collapse this week cut away part of a patio where several people can be seen standing. What looks like patio furniture and other construction materials have slid down the hillside along with the dirt. Another portion of the cliff is reinforced with wooden scaffolding.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, Jan. 31: Cooler Temps As The First Of Two Storms Moves Into SoCal

Today's the last day to prepare for the big storm series that comes tomorrow morning.

A geothermal map of SoCal in shades of orange, yellow and red.

California Gets High Grade In Coastal Management Report

The Surfrider Foundation gave California an "A," praising its work regarding sea level rise.

A drone image of a collapsed bluff behind homes.

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