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Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry.
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Person with ‘history of sleeping on the job’ held critical role during Eaton Fire, complaint allegesAn L.A. County employee makes the allegation in a whistleblower complaint and in interviews about the response to the deadly fire. County officials dispute the allegations.Listen 29:16 -
Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute) black soldier fly larvae could be the answer.Listen 3:58 -
Hear from fire survivors, read stories of resilience and and get helpful resources to mark the anniversary of the January 2025 L.A. fires.
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Homeowners want the state to act immediately and intervene more to help them recoup what they're owed from insurance companies.
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An analysis of unemployment data from University of California researchers shows at least 11,000 workers lost their jobs in the wake of the fires earlier this year.Listen 0:43
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Grant funding allowed Arcadia's fire department to pay for the animal brigade to clear fire fuel this summer along Santa Canyon Road.
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The pink flowers we love so much are a fire hazard, and it may be time to part ways with them.
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Scorching hot weather continues with chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms for some areas.
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Fewer renters and low-income households will have access to affordable solar and battery storage if the cut is enacted. A Compton business owner already is feeling the effects.Listen 0:51
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Temperatures are expected to be 10 to 15 degrees hotter than normal across the region, prompting public health warnings.
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A red flag warning has been issued for mountainous areas of Southern California, including in L.A., Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.
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Amid a legal fight over California’s power to regulate car and truck pollution, state agencies are suggesting policies that need stable funding, legislative action, or lengthy rulemaking.
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Climate policies could lead to future refinery closures as Californians transition to electric vehicles.
