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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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Windy conditions will continue for most of San Bernardino and the deserts through Friday.
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California newts are a species of special concern in the southern part of the Golden State, but we have some tips for spotting the semi-aquatic amphibians.
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Expect overcast skies with some sun peaking out at times and patchy drizzle.
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We heard from Southern Californians about their favorite gardens to visit, and share some of our own.
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Expect overcast skies with some sun peaking out at times and patchy drizzle in the morning.
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A series of low pressure systems will lower temperatures for the week.
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We’re two years into a state law that requires us to keep food waste out of the trash. It’s anything but straightforward, but here is how to do it right.
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These tips might not solve the climate crisis, but they can help garner momentum as we work toward a more sustainable future.
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The drought years were very, very hard on our trees. Conditions have improved a lot.
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The majority of respondents who have been required to start separating their food waste reported that it's going just fine. But they also let us know what stinks about it, too.
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In a parking lot and on San Francisco Bay, NPR witnesses two different tests for solar geoengineering to tackle climate change. With much science unsettled, experts say regulations aren't keeping up.
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"If I could tell people when the poppy peak is or what the season's going to be like, I would absolutely," said Callista Turner, state park interpreter. "Unfortunately, it is a natural reserve, which is subject to the climate that we have and the weather as it comes through."
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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911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.
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LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.
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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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People reported feeling a short jolt, but damage is unlikely.
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SoCal is in for another cool day with temperatures below the season's normal. Come Thursday, though, the heat will pick back up.
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The California Communities Extreme Heat Scoring System — which the state is calling CalHeatScore — can tell you the level of heat-related health risk you face, on a scale of zero to four, and point you to cooling resources in your area.
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Tech-savvy California is still debating how to regulate the electricity use of AI data centers.
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The Antelope Valley and areas along the I-5 corridor are the biggest concerns.
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Last year, more than 137,000 SoCal Edison customers had their power shut off to help mitigate fire risk from utility lines.
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The sell-off would be part of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut the budget deficit, double down on fossil fuel production and expand affordable housing development.Listen 0:42
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Some of the hatchlings could be released into the wild as part of an international recovery program.
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Here’s the science behind the summer solstice, including why its calendar date changes year to year.
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Temperatures will reach the low 100s in the Inland Empire.