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Most areas will seen between a half an inch and 1 inch of rain, which should clear out by Saturday morning.
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Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
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The squirrels may be cute, but they can cause serious environmental issues — and experts say humans aren’t helping.
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Los Angeles industry groups are struggling to reach the Trump administration with their concerns.
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Another hot day today, but not as bad as yesterday. Relief is in sight as soon as Monday.
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The most concerning levels are in Altadena, according to the company L.A. County hired to conduct the testing.
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The city has been managing the peafowl population for years in response to complaints about noise and property damage.
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Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline. Beachcombers say they look like "blue diamonds strewn across the beach."
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A heat advisory kicks in at 10 a.m. today until 9 p.m. Saturday for most of Southern California.
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Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
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Temperatures to jump to high 80s for valleys and inland areas in SoCal.
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A new UC Berkeley report finds that rebuilding all-electric could save homeowners time and money.
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The city is poised to spend as much as it does on its entire operating budget to counter the slow-moving disaster.
The U.S. didn't send delegates to this year's world climate conference called COP30. But that void is being filled by leaders from state and cities including California.
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Marine mammal researchers are investigating how sea lions were affected by the longest toxic algal bloom on record off the coast of Southern California. Some sea lions are being released back into the wild.Listen 5:43
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In the wake of the tragedy in Texas, LAist set out to get answers about the flood situation here.
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The L.A. Department of Water and Power's "Cool L.A." initiative could help you save.
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One Southern California fire department was "double-digit busier" on Independence Day compared with a typical day.Listen 0:50
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Eagle lovers breathe a sigh of relief after contentious fireworks display went on.
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People living on some streets in the Bluebird Canyon area were told to evacuate because of Monday's brush fire.
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Triple digit temperatures are expected Wednesday and Thursday.
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With seven of its ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, California officials must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution.
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There’s been significant progress in the recovery effort, but there’s a long road ahead.
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Heatwave expected to last through Friday, with the hottest days forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.
