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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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The nonprofit TreePeople always prefers to plant native trees when possible, but sometimes non-native trees win out because of greater adaptability to droughts and high temperatures.
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Test results from the soil, air, water, and animals are pending.
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While only 145 acres, it's already destroyed one structure and is threatening others.
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Excessive heat warnings for deserts expire tonight.
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All of the critically endangered birds could be released into the wild under the California Condor Recovery Program.
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It’s a floodplain recently transformed into California's newest state park.
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Cooler temperatures expected this weekend.
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California’s new heat rules for indoor works have taken effect.
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The fire has grown to roughly 1,500 acres and is threatening structures.
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Today and Thursday will be the peak days of this weeklong heatwave.
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Self-described cynic Jill Replogle was asked to report on the celebrity mountain lion for LAist's new podcast, Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes & Bears. Along the way, she found herself converted to a fan.
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Monsoonal moisture will bring a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the mountains for the next few days.
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.
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LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.
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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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Flood risk will be elevated into Saturday in mountain and high desert areas, the National Weather Service warns.
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A conflict in the Imperial Valley offers a window into an increasingly sharp debate within California's $60 billion agricultural sector over what should happen as acreage devoted to crops and livestock shrinks.
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Survivors say they're frustrated with the complicated application process while trying to decide if they'll rebuild or relocate.
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Dozens of people turned out for a town hall Wednesday night, with nearly all voicing opposition to the moratorium plan.
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The Board of Supervisors is considering establishing a "heat threshold" of 82 degrees. It will go to a vote next month.
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Fungal spores, a significant but often overlooked allergy, are now appearing earlier in the year due to climate change. If your springtime allergies have felt sneezier and sneezier, you might be right.
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L.A. County could see some showers and thunderstorms as early as the afternoon.
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The fire quickly grew Wednesday afternoon in hot, dry conditions.
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It's been another year of both discouraging and rewarding results. Here are some lessons I've learned, especially when it comes to a common parasite that can infect the insects.