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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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Arson-related arrests increased in California nearly doubled in 2023 when compared to five years earlier, according to Cal Fire.
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Video captured flames engulfing trees and infrastructure, but it escaped major damage.
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Service will be shut off indefinitely for 35 homes due to safety concerns in the face of rapidly-accelerating land movement.
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"Limited resource availability continues to hamper control efforts," said one official incident update.
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Gusty winds over the San Gabriel mountains this morning could hinder Bridge Fire containment effortsWe're still enjoying cooler weather through the week.
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No damage has been reported within an hour after the temblor.
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One of the world’s most high-tech indoor vertical farms is growing leafy greens in Compton.
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Parts of the Southland are experiencing poor air quality because of raging wildfires. Long-term exposure could negatively affect your health.
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A judge ruled the law is illegal, but a state bill could reverse the decision.
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Cooler weather in store for the next few days.
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Grocery stores are filled with foods that are produced in ways that contribute to global heating, but you could get off that cycle with the free fruit trees across Southern California.
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Farmers in California are trying to plant crops that don't require a lot of water. Some are turning to growing agave as a response to a warming state.
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 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.
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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.
