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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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Start hydrating. A heat dome is arriving in the Southland.
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A warming trend continues and desert communities should prepare for excessive heat come Wednesday.
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We're kicking off this month with excessive heat for the high deserts
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Being a "steward" of the land isn't enough for Native peoples.
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California’s statewide food waste law is also leading to more investment in local composting.
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The L.A. Zoo is the first zoo in the nation to participate in Argentina's breeding program to reintroduce the giant otter species to the Iberá National Park.
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Recent lawsuits say Arrowhead, Evian, Poland Spring, and other water bottlers are deceiving customers.
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Shaking was felt as far away as Arcadia, with no reported damage.
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When an NPR reporter heard a startling loud metallic noise in her house, she was about to get an interesting lesson in animal behavior.
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The same solar region that brought an outburst of night-time beauty in early May is coming back around. But things have changed, a space weather expert tells NPR.
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Black mustard plants are invasive, ubiquitous and difficult to control.
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Two locations along the Arroyo Seco trail will be undergoing construction to help make the trail more accessible to hikers.
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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Scientists at NASA are mapping flower blooms to better understand our ever-changing planet.
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Here's why the U.S. is behind on building high-speed rail — and what could create momentum to catch up.
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The poodle-dog bush, with its lavender, bell-shaped flowers, can produce a painful rash for people who come in contact with it.
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Scientists plan to study the Chaney Trail Corridor to better understand how nature recovers after fire.
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If it’s perfectly safe to drink purified wastewater (and it is), why aren’t drought-plagued including California states drinking more of it?
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The pipeline caused a major oil spill a decade ago, fouling the ocean off Santa Barbara County. The new owners say they don’t need new permits for repairs.
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L.A. County Department of Public Health officials announced the preliminary findings Friday.
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Expect temperatures between 10 and 20 degrees above average for inland areas today.
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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has voted to create a "Unified Permitting Authority" aimed at cutting red tape for wildfire survivors who want to rebuild their homes.
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On any given day, around 215 crews work to clear the burn zones of the Palisades and Eaton fires while keeping debris out of the air.
