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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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Start hydrating. A heat dome is arriving in the Southland.
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A warming trend continues and desert communities should prepare for excessive heat come Wednesday.
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We're kicking off this month with excessive heat for the high deserts
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Being a "steward" of the land isn't enough for Native peoples.
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California’s statewide food waste law is also leading to more investment in local composting.
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The L.A. Zoo is the first zoo in the nation to participate in Argentina's breeding program to reintroduce the giant otter species to the Iberá National Park.
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Recent lawsuits say Arrowhead, Evian, Poland Spring, and other water bottlers are deceiving customers.
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Shaking was felt as far away as Arcadia, with no reported damage.
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When an NPR reporter heard a startling loud metallic noise in her house, she was about to get an interesting lesson in animal behavior.
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The same solar region that brought an outburst of night-time beauty in early May is coming back around. But things have changed, a space weather expert tells NPR.
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Black mustard plants are invasive, ubiquitous and difficult to control.
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Two locations along the Arroyo Seco trail will be undergoing construction to help make the trail more accessible to hikers.
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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L.A. County’s 2023 ordinance had been tied up in litigation. Now officials plan to have another phaseout law in place next year.Listen 0:46
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Say hello to overcast mornings again here in SoCal.
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Sunny and Gizmo, now at about 10 weeks old, could take their first flight away from the nest any day now.
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Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.Listen 4:00
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The squirrels may be cute, but they can cause serious environmental issues — and experts say humans aren’t helping.
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Los Angeles industry groups are struggling to reach the Trump administration with their concerns.
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Another hot day today, but not as bad as yesterday. Relief is in sight as soon as Monday.
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The most concerning levels are in Altadena, according to the company L.A. County hired to conduct the testing.Listen 0:42
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The city has been managing the peafowl population for years in response to complaints about noise and property damage.
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Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline. Beachcombers say they look like "blue diamonds strewn across the beach."Listen 2:36
