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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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National parks are often seen as pristine wilderness — but that land once belonged to native tribes.
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Sunny conditions persist, Antelope Valley and parts of the San Gabriel Valley could see thunderstorms.
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Two new papers find threats that climate models haven't accounted for, including a tipping point under the ice.
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As tracks heat up, they expand and buckle. That's forcing rail operators to adapt as the climate warms.
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Beavers were once abundant in North America. Bringing them back could be have serious climate benefits.
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A rare mashup of elements in the atmosphere caused this morning's thunderstorm.
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The closures include roads in Mount Baldy Village as well as popular trails, including 25 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Temperatures around the Lake Fire will hover around the triple digits until next week.
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The site, located near Simi Valley, has long been a sticking point for environmental advocates and local residents worried about health risks associated with living so close to hazardous materials.
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Wolf 907 in Yellowstone National Park is well into her golden years. That hasn’t stopped her from giving birth to another litter of pups, her tenth in fact.
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Riverside County Fire first reported the flames at 1:29 p.m. Friday.
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It was the 13th consecutive month of record high temperatures around the world.
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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Two NASA research planes will begin flying across SoCal at lower altitudes and doing some special maneuvers in the sky to collect air samples.
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The $10,000 grants can be used for things like home repairs or storage for those forced to leave because of ongoing land movement around Portuguese Bend.
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It will be warm and dry today, but the addition of gusty onshore winds for the interior portions are raising the risk of fire weather for SoCal.
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Experts from UCLA and industry release recommendations, which one L.A. County supervisor calls a roadmap for future policymaking.
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The reasons are varied, ranging from fire dangers to a lack of funding, environmental concerns — and fears of ICE sweeps.
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The judge said the state’s fire insurance of last resort violates the state insurance code.
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The project to spare mountain lions and other animals from having to cross the 101 Freeway is set to be completed in the fall of 2026.
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A warming trend kicks in today for Southern California, but temperatures are still around normal.
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Bacteria in the ocean can make you sick. Here’s what you need to know.
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A GOP plan to sell off public land may be off the table after the advisor to the U.S. Senate said the plan would violate chamber rules.
