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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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California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the practice, the system is seen as exploitative.
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Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed 27 deaths, a toll that rose after structure-to-structure searches by authorities.
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Satellite images show the extent of devastation from multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County after one day.
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Aid organizations say money is generally most helpful.
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The fire broke out in the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
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The forest is closed to everyone, including to people who own cabins.
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Experts say parents should validate feelings and create avenues for kids to express themselves.
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The current fires are on track to become one of the most costly disasters in California history. That could threaten the stability of California's insurance market and make housing costs go up even more.
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Why did hydrants run dry in the midst of a conflagration? City officials stressed that the shortage was due to low water pressure, not a complete lack of water. But what caused it, and can it be prevented?
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Homes, businesses and cherished community spots went up in flames.
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Where to find shelter, food, childcare, and more as those impacted by the wildfires step on the road to recovery.
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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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.
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"Project Phoenix" relies on community science to study how wildfire smoke effects birds.
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The Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo near Highway 166 is California's largest fire this year.
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Rancho Palos Verdes has already started its FEMA-funded buyout program for homes destroyed by the land movement.
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Air quality is uniquely terrible after all those official and illegal fireworks are detonated to celebrate Independence Day. What exactly is in the air and what should you do about it?Listen 0:43
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A nonprofit has run tests on sand and water samples and reports that risks to human health appear to be low.Listen 0:43
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Temperatures will be a couple degrees cooler today in SoCal compared to earlier this week.
