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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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Amid a legal fight over California’s power to regulate car and truck pollution, state agencies are suggesting policies that need stable funding, legislative action, or lengthy rulemaking.
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Climate policies could lead to future refinery closures as Californians transition to electric vehicles.
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Declaring the lots a public nuisance allows the county to remove ash and rubble while charging owners for the work.
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Access to air-conditioned spaces is a key public health strategy amid worsening heat, but there are questions about how effective cooling centers are.
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A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments.
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The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.
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Starting Wednesday, temperatures are expected to be in the high 90s and low 100s in inland areas. Officials warn the public to take precautions.
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After years of cracking down on California’s oil industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats are moving to get Kern County wells pumping again to avoid soaring gasoline prices.
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The second-largest city in L.A. County has taken a different approach to a state mandate to divert food waste from landfills.
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A new $5 million grant allows officials to move forward with large scale projects.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he doesn't agree with federal subsidies for high-speed EV chargers, but that his department "will respect Congress' will" and release the funds.
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The Energy Star program has saved Americans more than a half-trillion dollars in energy costs and has reduced climate pollution. Now the Trump administration wants to eliminate or privatize it.
Researchers say they believe they've documented the first known death from alpha-gal syndrome — a red meat allergy caused by tick bites.
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Sometimes reducing your home's energy use can be as simple as opening a window or buying tape. Here are five easy ways to have a more climate-friendly home and save on energy bills at the same time.Listen 2:56
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Scientists say the findings should push public officials to do more to conserve migratory bird habitat elsewhere in the state.
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Temperatures in the 90s and dry conditions will increase the risk of grass fires.
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For all the Southern California space fans, the full moon Tuesday night into Wednesday morning coincides with a major lunar standstill.
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The research highlights the groundwater issues complicating the Colorado River's already strained water supply.
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It’s a bittersweet moment for tens of thousands of fans who’ve watched the eagles grow through the YouTube livestream.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District's vote Friday comes after a federal prosecutor threatened to sue if the rules were enacted.
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Proposed legislation hasn't moved out of the Assembly and Senate, raising questions about how far California will go in efforts to make oil and gas companies pay for climate damage.
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Southern California is in for a warm weekend with dry weather.
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SoCal Gas and business groups have been lobbying heavily against rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters in homes. A vote is set for Friday.Listen 0:46
