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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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Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms.
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The closures included roads in Mount Baldy Village as well as popular trails.
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A petition to list some populations of the bird as endangered has advanced through a state agency.
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Railroads required to begin transition to electric trains, trucks after air district adopts new ruleThe board of Southern California’s air quality agency has voted to adopt a rule that will require railroad companies to transition to all-electric trains and trucks.
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Cal Fire Riverside said their investigation found the cause of the Nixon Fire was electrical.
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Legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom are working behind the scenes to draft energy legislation before the end-of-the-month deadline.
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About 80 Californians die every year after contracting Valley fever, a fungal disease that typically affects the lungs.
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It's going to be a scorcher this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
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Firefighters are worried about access in the event of an emergency as the ongoing landslide shifts and destroys roads.
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The L.A. case comes as rescuers deal with a surge of sick and stranded animals further up the coast in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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A hazardous haze, made up of small, inhalable particles, casts a pall over the desert. This year has been severe, triggering asthma attacks — so what is being done to clean it up?
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Solar energy can reduce climate pollution and electric bills. The U.S. government will soon start giving out $7 billion in grants for solar programs for low-income homes.
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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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.
