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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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Weak Santa Ana winds will continue for some valleys, mountains and highway corridors.
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Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon.
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The endangered species suffered steep declines during the winter of 2022-2023, but fared better this past year.
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The plant was last seen in 1965 on Santa Cruz Island — one of the few places it's known to have existed in California.
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The Beaver supermoon is reaching its peak this weekend, converging with other celestial events.
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Climate change will bring higher sea levels and changes to our coastline, and king tides are key to understanding them before they happen.
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We speak with conservative climate advocates in SoCal about bridging the partisan divide.
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Jackie and Shadow fans are hoping for a better outcome, and more eaglets, after last season’s heartbreak.
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Cold temperatures this weekend, but chance of fire weather next week.
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Qualifying single-family homes, condominiums and properties with four or fewer units can get up to $8,000 for heat pump HVACs.
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Temperatures to drop 10 to 12 degrees below normal tomorrow.
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Warm and dry conditions today. Don't forget to moisturize.
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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Deadly floods like those in Texas are rare in California, but climate change-fueled storms could make them more likely, climate scientists say.
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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.
