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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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If residents do not comply with inspection orders, city officials will obtain a warrant as land movement accelerates.
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You're going to start feeling the heat today. Friday and Saturday will be hotter.
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As the climate crisis continues to worsen and disasters become more frequent, renters may face a lot of the burden, not having the same access to insurance, and not receiving adequate assistance from the government.
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The future of the coast's 27 aging oil platforms — all of them off of Southern California — is TBD. Some environmental groups want the platforms preserved as habitat for sea life. A new attraction at the OC Fair offers visitors a front row seat to it all.
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You can buy bicycles, electronics, or your next unique living room staple at Riverside County’s “Found It Again Reuse Store.”
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State Water Project capacity could dip as much as 23% over next 20 years.
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The fire is moving into areas where salmon are waiting to spawn. Already in dire shape, experts worry that the Park Fire could be the deathblow to these fish.
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It's going to get warmer the rest of this week, especially Friday and Saturday.
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Californians trigger thousands of wildfires every year with poor choices and reckless behavior. The Park Fire, ignited by a man pushing a burning car, was one.
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In contrast to beloved predators like P-22, Griffith Park’s late famous mountain lion, people in L.A. have a much more complicated relationship with coyotes.
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Cooler weather continues, but come Wednesday, expect a small warming trend.
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New research found air pollution from wildfires is even worse than cars.
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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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.
