Climate & Environment

Southern California is getting hotter. LA County now has a heat action plan

Board of Supervisors approves an “all-of-government” approach to protecting public health amid rising temperatures.

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The shadowed outline of a male-presenting person drinks from a water bottle under a tree in front of an RV.

Possible record highs in SoCal this week as Santa Ana winds return

High temperatures will push into the low to mid 80s.

A person surfs in the distance as another person sits in a beach chair on the sand and under an umbrella.

Big decisions are in store for small Altadena water companies and their customers after Eaton Fire

Rubio Canon and Lincoln Avenue water companies are struggling to stay afloat. They're holding meetings for customers this week.

A woman wearing a sunhat waters the grass on the lot where her home, which was destroyed in the Eaton Fire. A charred fence and wall darkened in a patch stands behind her.

Trump’s office called 7 governors to DC for Colorado River talks. Here’s what California said

A top California water official offers an inside look as the Trump administration referees a Colorado River stalemate.

A river runs through a dry, barren expanse of land. Mountains are pictured in the distance.

Why California is years late on mandated disaster reports — and why it matters for the next big fire

These detailed reports after a disaster declaration are supposed to help the state learn from mistakes. Why are some delayed by years?

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Big Bear's famous bald eagle nest breached by ravens. Here's what we know about the eggs

Officials with Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that runs a popular YouTube livestream of the nest, confirmed the crack Friday.

An adult eagle perched in a nest of twigs, with two small white eggs at the bottom of the nest. One of the eggs has a large hole in the center.

Burbank launches first-of-its-kind trail accessibility program

Starting Saturday, two all-terrain wheelchairs will be available to rent for free, helping people with mobility challenges enjoy more of the outdoors.

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A man with light skin and black baseball caps faces away from the camera towards a view from the top of a mountain trail overlooking the city. He sits in an all-terrain wheelchair. It's sunny and the sky is blue.

Breezy Santa Ana winds are back as temps climb

A wind advisory has been issued for some L.A. County mountains until 2 p.m. where wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph.

A sign in art deco letters reads: Union Station. Palm trees are visible in the background.

Want to see Porkchop the sea turtle? Rescue habitat is now open in Long Beach

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach opens a new rehabilitation tank for rescued green sea turtles. Visitors can now see work that used to happen only behind the scenes.

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A green sea turtle missing one front flipper swims in a tank.

Mild temperatures continue ahead of significant warmup

Wednesday's temperatures will be similar to Tuesday's, ahead of significant warming come Thursday.

In just over two years, L.A.'s pilot prevention program has worked with 560 people. Data shows a large majority have stayed housed so far, but the program is conducting a more formal long term study. This is the view of downtown Los Angeles from former client Dulce Volantin's rooftop.

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