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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Officials say the waste headed for the Calabasas landfill won't harm public health, but protesting residents living nearby aren't convinced.
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The tornado early Thursday lasted 2 minutes and was around 1 mile long and 80 yards wide, officials confirmed.
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As predicted, rainfall rates peaked between late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
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The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.
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A new conservancy will oversee work to improve vegetation, water quality and natural habitat in the Salton Sea. Will nearly half a billion dollars be enough?
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Loma Alta Park will be back bigger and better than ever, officials say. Volunteers can help refurbish the park so Altadena Little Leaguers can play there again in May.
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The youngest chick may be only a few days old, but it’s been holding its own among the two older eaglets.
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Also, we tell you how to avoid a nasty surprise when you get a big bill for cleanup. The trick is to save your receipts.
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A more powerful storm system moves in today, bringing with it heavy rain and more mountain snow through Thursday.
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This week's rain storm is expected to be strong enough to cause debris flows in and around recently burned areas.
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Affected residents have until 5 p.m. on March 12 to apply for assistance from three major funds.
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A more powerful storm system moves in Wednesday, bringing with it heavy rain and more mountain snow through Thursday.
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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Hikers, please don't get trapped by a wildfire. But if you do, here are some tips to help you survive.
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It's how local weather forecasters tell you to be set to leave, if needed.
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Important to know: Containment does not mean a fire is out — or that the danger is over.
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We can’t think of many places you could see wild bears, parrots, mountain lions, whales and buffalo (yup!) all in the same day, but this is Southern California — and you totally could.
