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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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Also meet the Long Beach aquarium's new CEO, who says the aquarium is expanding conservation efforts, including with sea turtles and zebra sharks.
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Western states in the Colorado River basin are racing a federal deadline to hash out the beginnings of an agreement governing the overtapped river.
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Debris flows may be a risk in recently burned areas when rain arrives on Thursday.
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Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.
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Legal experts say California could go it alone if the federal government stops regulating greenhouse gases. One reason to try is to protect the state’s clean-car economy.
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We talked to experts and looked at the fine print to better understand the utility's payout plan for Eaton Fire survivors.
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The Ventura County Fire Department determined that a tractor fire was rekindled by strong winds, sparking a fire that destroyed 243 structures in November 2024.
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Federal tax credits for home electrification upgrades will expire on Dec. 31.
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The park has been closed for the last 10 months because of damage from the Palisades Fire.
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For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever changing,” a state official says.
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The city is in the process of taking over about 6 acres of land where the local little league plays.
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Despite the slowdown, the city is planning to spend millions on repairing infrastructure.
Researchers say they believe they've documented the first known death from alpha-gal syndrome — a red meat allergy caused by tick bites.
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911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.
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LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.
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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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L.A.’s proposed budget cuts include eliminating the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office and staff tasked with monitoring pollution from oil wells.
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The air agency doesn’t plan to monitor the air or take any immediate steps to protect schools and households from the gas, which can damage lungs and cause neurological effects.
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Expect cooler weather today for most areas, with partly cloudy skies.
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Rescuers have received thousands of calls about dolphins, sea lions, birds and other animals who need help.
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Partly sunny across Los Angeles, with highs near 67.
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Billy and Tina, the last two remaining Asian elephants at the L.A. Zoo, are relocating to the Tulsa Zoo.
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At a time when communities feel fractured, here's a look at online communities taking a pragmatic approach to changing the world for the better.
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Cloudy through mid-morning in SoCal with highs near 70.
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We take a closer look at Southern California Edison’s plans to go underground with power lines in Altadena and Malibu.
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Soaring egg prices have people flocking to buy chickens, creating a nationwide shortage of chicks.