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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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LAist speaks with California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on the state's role at COP 29.
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The zoo is caring for 15 of the federally protected species, including six babies, as part of an international recovery program.
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The shaking was weak and no damage was immediately reported.
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Keep reading to find out how the powerful storm up north will affect the Southland.
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The oil refinery is accused of violating the Clean Water Act.
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The forecast couldn't get much better from a safety standpoint.
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Keep reading to find out how the powerful storm up north will affect the Southland.
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A deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Some accounts say Japanese folklore saw it a bad omen, while others say the fish were seen as saviors.
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Crispy skin alert! Expect dry air for the next few days.
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Weak Santa Ana winds will continue for some valleys, mountains and highway corridors.
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New research reveals that mountain lions are more nocturnal in areas with higher recreational activity like hiking and biking.
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Trump’s promise to block the offshore wind industry could threaten the state's renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding.
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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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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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.
