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The Interior Department released its plan to open up federal waters off California’s coast to oil drilling, setting up a direct confrontation with Sacramento on energy and climate change.
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Well-meaning city dwellers forgo permits and official procedure to rewild urban areas across the country. In downtown L.A., artist Doug Rosenberg is trying to push the grassroots movement forward.
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The U.S. didn't send delegates to this year's world climate conference called COP30. But that void is being filled by leaders from state and cities including California.
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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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Forecasters expect the heaviest rain Friday into Saturday night
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Air quality regulator South Coast AQMD is swapping out old school buses with electric ones.
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California’s data centers have doubled their use of electricity and demand for water — and are polluting more, even as lawmakers stall on oversight.
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It’s not easy to add green space where it’s most needed. The small city of South Gate is a success story — and a model for the region.
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The utility company denies the allegation, saying it’s too soon to enter into mediation when investigations into the cause of the Eaton Fire are not yet complete.
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Some areas have seen more than 10 inches of rain. More showers are expected all week, with another storm heading into the area late in the week. —
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass called for a full investigation in October, following Los Angeles Times reporting that found firefighters were told to leave Lachman Fire burn site before it was out.
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The project, targeted at San Fernando Valley residents, will teach people how to grow plants using water, not soil.
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The upcoming storm has been tough for forecasters to nail down. The latest prediction is that the heaviest rain could arrive anytime between Thursday and Saturday.
With at least a foot of fresh snow expected to fall this week, Mammoth Mountain will open Saturday, welcome news for winter sports enthusiasts.
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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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Light afternoon showers are possible in Southern California today. Expect highs near 64.
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The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center is looking for donations and volunteers to help the more than 650 animals in their care.
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An on-the-ground look at how local business owners plan to rebuild after the devastation of the Eaton Fire.
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Critics say the $300-million effort to stabilize a stretch of the popular Pacific Surfliner route is haphazard, curtails public beach access and will only yield short-term benefits.
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Sen. Scott Wiener's bill failed after construction trade unions — major Democratic donors — convinced lawmakers to kill the legislation.
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When a 5.2 earthquake hit near San Diego, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park caught its elephants on video taking action to protect their young, forming what experts call an "alert circle."
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While it’s an unprecedented third year in a row for no commercially caught salmon, brief windows will be allowed for sportsfishing in California.
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Morning clouds will linger in Southern California with below average temps in the mid-60s.
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Lead traveled in the air and settled outside the burn area. LA County will make $3 million available for people with intact properties to test their soil.
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Six conservancies throughout the state will oversee work largely in Southern California and the Sierra Nevada.