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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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A California Republican’s bill would exempt low and middle income wildfire victims from solar panels requirements on rebuilt homes that didn’t have them when they burned down.
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E-bikes are becoming more popular as a sustainable way to get around, but many people don’t have access to them. It’s one reason why a new rental program has launched in South L.A.
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The rain totals will likely be less than half an inch, though most of Orange County is forecasted to get a tenth of an inch or less.
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Sulfuryl fluoride, which is commonly used in termite fumigation and agriculture, can linger in the Earth's atmosphere for up to 40 years.
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Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up but scientists say there's still some time left to reverse its decline.
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Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in what many say is a conservation success story.
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Saturday will bring light rain, with a chance of thunderstorms and wind gusts across the Southland.
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It'll be cool and wet this weekend, leading into a warm and dry week.
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The famous feathered family’s saga has gotten quite a reaction from their human fans.
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After a sunny week, rain is expected to return to Los Angeles from Friday night through Sunday. Expect high surf, wind, and snow in the mountains.
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Today will feel similar to Wednesday with warm temperatures, but it will be cooler at the coast as another storm makes its way to the Southland.
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The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s board adopted a two-year budget this week that includes a spike in water rates, which consumers can expect to start seeing next year.
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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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
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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.
