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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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A rainstorm is approaching the Southland — here's what you need to know.
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An entire hillside weakened during a particularly wet winter could fail at any time.
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Temperatures to drop tomorrow as another storm moves in.
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The rain is over for now. We're looking at mostly sunny skies and cool temps.
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The rain is over for now. We're looking at mostly sunny skies and cool temps.
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The Biden administration says it is imposing the "strongest-ever" tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.
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An environmental advocacy group is suing the US government over its decision not to list the Joshua tree under the Endangered Species Act.
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The Dashboard.Earth app aims to gamify specific actions and financial incentives relevant to L.A.’s climate goals.
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Nyad defied expectations when she swam from Cuba to Florida at the age of 64. She and coach Bonnie Stoll apply their lessons in endurance to taking on ocean pollution.
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Some parts of the Southland will see morning low clouds until noon.
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Some parts of the Southland will see morning low clouds until noon.
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The land has moved up to 3.5 feet in some places.
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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Campsite hosts can live inside the parks for several months to help visitors with resources and more.
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In a legislative battle a decade in the making, lawmakers just exempted infill urban development from the California Environmental Quality Act. That’s a big deal.
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The low clouds will come back this morning, bringing temperatures down a few degrees across the region.
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Visit Big Bear, the event co-organizer, said it’s deeply committed to balancing the desires of the local community with the natural environment.
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The Altadena Historical Society, responding to the loss of photos and heirlooms, launches an oral history project for fire survivors.Listen 4:13
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Thirty percent of overdue properties didn't receive the necessary permit to even begin removal.
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An analysis of 500 watersheds found levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, and other pollutants up to 103 times higher after a wildfire.
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No immediate hike in gas prices will occur. But Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature fear the effects of the clean-fuel program.
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The Randall Preserve lies along the Santa Ana River between Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.
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The wildfire near Silverwood Lake started at 3:58 p.m. on Saturday and grew to nearly 500 acres in just hours.
