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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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About a quarter of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars. The flat sales follow several years of rapid growth.
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The recent rain can wash chemicals, bacteria and trash into the ocean. You don't want to swim in that.
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Thousands of farmworkers labored in fields in Ventura County in late January in wildfire smoke. They have little to no protection from its harmful effects.
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Real estate experts say they’re not seeing a huge effect yet, except for high-end rentals.
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We're looking at a generally weaker storm system this time around.
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There are still 270 evacuees staying at the Pasadena Civic Center, which has a full slate of events scheduled this month.
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The result? They found a lot of variability between the sites.
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Meant to be a mobile version of the in-person Disaster Recovery Centers, users can share basic info about how the fires affected them and get help connecting with resources to assist.
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In order to make full use of available L.A. rental properties, Newsom issued an executive order to change some rent rules.
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Rain will continue through the afternoon before an evening break.
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L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have struggled to find answers for.
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Pasadena Humane and LA Animal Services are seeking families who can care for pets, even if short-term, that can't yet be reunited with their humans.
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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"We strongly encourage people to plan as though no help is coming to get you."
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California's wildfire building codes weren't designed for the modern megafire era.
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Not that many years ago, state and local fire officials considered adopting a policy to train residents to stay and defend their homes from fire. A disaster on the other side of the world killed the idea.
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Some helpful suggestions on how to protect yourself from ash and particles from the fire.
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Rule #1: Stay inside.
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Hint: follow the money.
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Wilted marijuana plants, sunburned impatiens, dead leaves on avocado trees. What's gonna happen when heat waves get even worse?
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With California facing a year-round fire season, particulate matter matters.
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It was July 8, 1943, when the first real smog rolled into town — and it was mayhem.
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Is it a river? A sewer? A flood control channel? A place to film awesome drag racing scenes? A tool of gentrifiers to raise property values? What's the deal with the L.A. River, and why should I care about it? Let's find out.
