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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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Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
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Conditions will be warm and dry this week.
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Some cities are requiring residents to put food waste in plastic bags. We follow the food waste journey to understand why.
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But this surprising effect of pollution should hardly be taken as a good sign.
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An exhibition on climate change at the Hammer Museum is closing in January. It features a popular Japanese artist beloved by Gen Zs.
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A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors.
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There's a chance of rain Saturday for parts of the Southland.
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Forecasters say a slight chance of rain on Saturday for parts of L.A. County.
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It may be a symbol of romance, but it's also a parasitic plant.
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U.S. officials decided to extend protections to monarch butterflies after warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change.
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Dangerous red flag warnings expire Wednesday.
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The California E-Bike Incentive Project aims to expand access to electric bikes.
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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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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Partly sunny across Los Angeles, with highs near 67.
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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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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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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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Cloudy through mid-morning in SoCal with highs near 70.
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Soaring egg prices have people flocking to buy chickens, creating a nationwide shortage of chicks.
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Although her business premises were destroyed, Shelene Hearring’s students helped her understand that “all the spirits, all the energy, all the love, all those years were still living.
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Officials said parks and fields within the affected neighborhoods should test for heavy metals in the soil.
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They still have a lot of growing to do, but Sunny and Gizmo should be weeks away from fledging.
