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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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Heat advisories end today. But come Saturday, another excessive heat watch for the valleys kicks in.
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It’s one way the state uses cap-and-trade money.
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As another heat wave hits, LADWP hosts last free portable A/C giveaway event of the year.
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City officials are also looking for young people’s art designs that could be displayed on the sides of the new bot.
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Residents affected by the landslide are also now eligible for a $10,000 financial grant to help address damage and lack of utilities.
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Gusty winds and high temps could elevate fire weather conditions.
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The agreement with the EPA is part of a broader cleanup effort to boost L.A.’s local water supply.
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An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair.
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Residents have been forced to decide whether to move or stay as an unrelenting landside forces power and gas shutoffs.
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Excessive heat warnings kick in for some L.A. County valleys and the Inland Empire.
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The slowdown comes as the governor lauds his record as tough on oil companies. His administration requested several more years to force companies to detect and fix leaks.
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The Line Fire has burned over 43,000 acres and is 76% contained.
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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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.
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The Henderson Fire in San Diego County began at around 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
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Friday is the warmest day of the week, so stay hydrated and put on sunscreen.
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The county planned to send concrete from the Eaton Fire burn area to the Antelope Valley for later use reinforcing roads. The plan was abandoned after community outrage.Listen 0:47
