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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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SoCal weather will cool down over the weekend and there's a chance of rain on Christmas Eve.
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The long-necked animals are among the world’s largest lizards.
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Still warm but no strong Santa Ana winds today.
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Dozens of structures were damaged or destroyed by the more than 4,000-acre blaze.
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The EPA granted California’s waiver, which the incoming Trump administration is likely to try to overturn in the courts.
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Warmest temperatures of the week
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Between fire-resistant construction and landscaping, the campus is meant to be a fire fortress.
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Dry weather and the city’s dewatering efforts have contributed to the slowdown, even as the area affected by the landslide has roughly doubled.
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Currently, drivers can get a tax credit worth up to $7,500 for buying or leasing an EV. But the incoming administration promised to roll back those credits.
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Dry and warmer weather are in store for the next few days.
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The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges that they’ve failed to protect people from the noxious odors and haven’t come up with a plan to actually fix the problem.
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Some consumer watchdogs, though, say coverage may still be too expensive for many.
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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The decision makes it easier to win approval for highways, bridges, pipelines, wind farms, and other infrastructure projects.Listen 4:06
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Angel City Lumber is trying to find a space where logs salvaged after the Eaton Fire can be stored and milled.
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There are opportunities for the public to share feedback on what will be Southern California largest recycled water projects.Listen 0:39
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Temperatures are above normal for Thursday and Friday in SoCal.
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The Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro is reporting no new animals with signs of toxicosis in recent days.
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A warming trend will raise temperatures to around 100 degrees for deserts.
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The drier plants get, the easier they burn. So after a dry rainy season and the recent heat in Southern California, grasses are primed to catch fire.Listen 0:41
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The president is set to sign a bill that will mark the first time Congress has used its powers to attempt to overturn the state's nation-leading auto-emissions standards.
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Communities living near oil drilling want the city to move quickly to reinstate its oil phaseout rule, as well as curtail practices like acid maintenance.Listen 0:46
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Last year the state recorded roughly 1,000 pelicans captured for rehabilitation. This year, only 250 ailing pelicans have been tallied so far, but there are fresh challenges.
