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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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The parents have been caring for a pair of healthy chicks, but Cleveland National Forest officials want to make sure others don’t get too close.
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The species has been federally endangered for decades, but its population has struggled in Southern California.
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The California Public Utilities Commission will consider on May 9 a new proposal that would change how Californians pay for electricity.
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Getting rid of the bulky debris can be a journey. Nearly every city has different rules for how to handle the bulky items, but we’ve got some helpful tips.
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Today will be several degrees cooler before a warmup this weekend.
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Here's a list of educational and volunteer Earth Day events around the region, from weeding to trash pickups to Spongebob exhibits.
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Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.
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The coast will be mostly cloudy. Elsewhere, expect sunshine and highs in the 70s.
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Floriculture blends science, sustainability, financial literacy, and creativity. At Sylmar Charter High, the school’s gardens also invite a rare moment of calm in a hectic high school day.
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Rural Latino communities are divided about the project, which would capture carbon from an oilfield and power plant — and allow an oil company to keep operating as the state struggles to slash greenhouse gases.
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Enjoy a warm and dry week.
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It'll begin to dry out today after a wet weekend, leading into a warm week ahead.
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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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.
