Climate & Environment

A Brief History Of Why It Does Occasionally Snow In LA. Even Near The Hollywood Sign

A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.

A black and white photo of two kids near a backyard pool scooping up piles of snow from the ground. One is scooping off the diving board. In the background are speckled mountains.

SoCal Sees Wild Weather Shifts As Dangerous Blizzard Heads Into Region

The intensity is only expected to increase. A flash flood warning will go into effect early Friday through Saturday from Santa Barbara to L.A. Evacuation warnings have been issued, too.

A sign reads: Mt. Baldy Lodge Restaurant outside a building covered in snow as a lone car drives along a snowy roadway.

The Temperature Goes Down, Bills Go Up. Can Renewable Energy Save Our Pockets?

Renewable sources will lower electricity generation costs in the long run, but how much energy you use isn't all that goes into your bill.

An aerial view shows a desert road stretching into the horizon on the left and a large field full of rows of solar panels on the right.

This Winter Storm Will Take My Plants Over My Cold Dead Body

How to ensure your succulents, cacti, pothos and citrus trees make it through this cold front.

An Extremely Rare Blizzard Warning Has Been Issued For Parts Of Southern California

You might not want to bother making plans to travel over major mountain passes for at least the next few days.

A line of trucks transporting goods with snow on the mountains in the background.

It’s Not Your Imagination, This Wind Is Exceptionally Cold

It’s got to do with where the air is coming from.

Snow capped mountains are seen against a cloudless blue sky as a seagull flies in the right corner

Dire Warnings Of Blizzard, Other Dangerous Conditions As Major Storm Moves Into SoCal

High winds, high surface, snow and ice at unusually low elevations. Buckle in.

A satellite view of the earth shows clouds moving south along the west coast of the U.S.

Low-Income Communities Have Less Park Space Than More Affluent Neighborhoods. That's Starting To Change

Congressmember Nanette Barragán, who represents a large part of North Long Beach, helped secure the federal funding. She says half of L.A.'s population lives in neighborhoods without access to parks and open spaces.

Looking out from Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area towards Downtown Los Angeles. Aside from these views of the skyline most of the hike through the park feels isolated from the outside world.

Brutal Rain, Wind, Snow And 20 Foot Waves Coming To Southern California

It’s rare to see a storm like this, which could bring snow to places it’s not normally seen.

Snow capped mountains behind a photo of downtown Los Angeles.

A Storm Is Coming. LA Fire Officials Have These Tips On Getting Ready Now

Stay indoors, avoid thunder, steer clear of moving water, and prepare an emergency kit.

Through raindrop-speckled glass, there are palm trees and the Hollywood sign in the distance. The sky is grey.

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