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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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Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.Listen 3:42
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Newsom wants to allocate half of funds from the landmark cap and trade program to high speed rail and firefighting — leaving too little for other climate work, critics say.
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Two small solar installations atop storage warehouses in Pico Rivera are a first for the state. They've been reducing low-income households' electricity bills since February.Listen 0:46
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For anyone who can afford to go solar, "now would be the time" because House Republicans want to end federal tax credits that make it affordable.
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A cooling trend starts Friday with chance of morning drizzle on Saturday.
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The Salton Sea will soon become a major hub for California’s renewable energy economy, prompting the state legislature to take steps to ensure future investments benefit local communities.
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We're going to feel temperatures rise up a few degrees Thursday in Southern California before it cools down again.
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We're going to feel temperatures rise up a few degrees Wednesday and Thursday in Southern California before it cools down again by the weekend.
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Previously, a criminal background disqualified them from becoming professional county firefighters.
