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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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Temperatures will rise up to about 5 degrees warmer inland.
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The fire sparked on Thanksgiving evening has triggered an evacuation warning in Riverside County.
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We’re heading into the peak of Santa Ana wind season.
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Highs in the 60s and 70s — perfect weather for a Turkey trot!
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The rainy season is off to a slow start.
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Temperatures will continue to warm up through the week.
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Expect below normal temperatures all week.
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According to the European Union's climate agency, 2024 is also the first year to breach a key climate threshold.
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A new analysis finds that the storms’ wind speeds increased by up to 28 miles per hour, boosting their destructive power.
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A new study will explore the possibilities of “agrivoltaics.”
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In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.
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Rainy weather is back this weekend, as atmospheric rivers that brought record precipitation to Northern California move south.
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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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.
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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.
