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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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Another monsoonal weather pattern is bringing back chance of thunderstorms and showers
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If state regulators approve the increase, ratepayers could see a 10% increase in the coming months.
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Spencer Pratt is best known from his time on MTV reality show "The Hills." But he's now using his social media presence to weigh in on rebuilding efforts after the L.A. fires.
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California’s dream of building a high-speed rail system linking San Francisco and L.A. is a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing funding, planning, and federal support.
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California lawmakers passed a six-bill climate and energy package extending cap and trade to 2045, expanding the state’s wildfire fund, approving new oil drilling, and opening the door to a regional power market.
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On Monday, researchers will drop the dye into the water to learn how ocean currents affect pollution. It's the latest step, along with a new task force, to cut bacterial pollution at the popular recreation area.
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Senate leaders failed to fix an environmental law rollback for advanced manufacturing, leaving pollution concerns untouched as session ends.
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The report didn't find high lead levels in the Palisades Fire area. And the county added that “there is no evidence of widespread contamination from fire-related chemicals.”
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Democratic state leaders have proposed a host of energy bills that seek to balance affordability with the state’s ambitious climate goals.
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A UCLA study in the journal Science Advances also found a likely increase in miscarriages around the methane leak in the northern San Fernando Valley in 2015.
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Cool today, slightly warmer over next few days.
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After rising for years, the number of residential installations in the city of Los Angeles began to drop in 2023. The city isn’t subject to recent changes in state incentives, but other factors may be contributing to the decline.
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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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.Listen 3:52
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There's a slight chance of thunderstorms and afternoon showers around the eastern San Gabriel Mountains.
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Evacuation orders were also lifted for residents in the Digier Canyon and Lebec areas.
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Overcast mornings return to the area before a warm up later this week.
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Tropical moisture rolls into the region, bringing thunder and rain. The mugginess will clear up by Thursday, forecasters say.
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Overcast mornings return to the area before a warm up later this week.
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Sweet orange scab is a fungal pathogen that's already been found in Orange County. Here's what you need to know if you have citrus trees.Listen 0:41
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Sunny, one of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks, has ventured to another tree overlooking Big Bear Lake.
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Local and federal officials in LA say recovery from January's deadly wildfires is on pace to be the fastest in modern California history. Scientists worry that toxic debris isn't getting cleared.
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The Eureka Fire broke out Friday near an area of the park that's been known as a "refuge" for the namesake plant.
