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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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Start hydrating. A heat dome is arriving in the Southland.
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A warming trend continues and desert communities should prepare for excessive heat come Wednesday.
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We're kicking off this month with excessive heat for the high deserts
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Being a "steward" of the land isn't enough for Native peoples.
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Recent lawsuits say Arrowhead, Evian, Poland Spring, and other water bottlers are deceiving customers.
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California’s statewide food waste law is also leading to more investment in local composting.
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The L.A. Zoo is the first zoo in the nation to participate in Argentina's breeding program to reintroduce the giant otter species to the Iberá National Park.
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Shaking was felt as far away as Arcadia, with no reported damage.
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When an NPR reporter heard a startling loud metallic noise in her house, she was about to get an interesting lesson in animal behavior.
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The same solar region that brought an outburst of night-time beauty in early May is coming back around. But things have changed, a space weather expert tells NPR.
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Two locations along the Arroyo Seco trail will be undergoing construction to help make the trail more accessible to hikers.
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Black mustard plants are invasive, ubiquitous and difficult to control.
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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A Justice Department legal opinion released Tuesday disavowed a 1938 determination that monuments created by previous presidents under the Antiquities Act can't be revoked.
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Earthaven Ecovillage fared remarkably well after Hurricane Helene. The community had backup power and water systems, as well as food supplies, but members also knew how to work together in a crisis.Listen 5:16
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Another day of warm weather with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s across Southern California.
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Scientists recorded a massive bloom of the endangered Camatta Canyon amole in San Luis Obispo County this spring, an exciting discovery that could change its endangered status.
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The fire broke out on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. The danger had passed by about 6 p.m.
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Climate change is driving more dangerous summer heat across the U.S. Las Vegas, which reached 120 degrees last summer, is planting thousands of trees to help cool its hottest neighborhoods.Listen 4:59
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Shaking was likely felt as far away as downtown Los Angeles.
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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.
