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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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Heatwave officially kicks off for the Southland.
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The move Tuesday came as some 250 homes are now without power due to safety concerns.
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A heatwave is set to scorch the Southern California this week.
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Gas is out, electromagnetic cooking is in. We cover how it works, why it matters and what programs exist to help folks replace their old appliance.
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First-of-its-kind research shows how "ecoacoustics" can help scientists monitor the health of soils by using underground critter concerts.
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A sharply worsening landslide affects 140 homes. The accelerating crisis has city officials and Portuguese Bend residents criticizing a lack of preparation and worrying about the difficulty of evacuating the neighborhood's elderly residents.
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The tree can grow up to 90 feet, and it is pretty much public enemy #1 to arborists and botanists.
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SCE told LAist that homeowners living in the area affected by continual land movements are being notified that the electricity turnoff is scheduled for Sunday.
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Get ready, another round of extreme heat is on the way.
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We're in for a slow but steady warm up for Labor Day weekend.
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The incident was considered the city’s first significant break connected to the movement, but it’s not possible to know if it will be the last.
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An infusion of federal money could help lead to the eradication of the ants which have been there for six decades.
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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We could soon see the first collection fee increase in 15 years.
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Temperatures could reach the mid 90s in the valley.
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Homeowners with State Farm insurance policies could see a 22% rate hike.
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Photvoltaic solar panels are now so much cheaper than the energy being generated at the Ivanpah facility in the Mojave Desert that the plant is set to close.
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The stretch of seaside Orange County has been the site of oil production for nearly 100 years. But the oil company that owns it wants to redevelop the land for housing, a hotel and other commercial uses.Listen 0:44
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Temperatures into the 90s are expected to hit Wednesday through Friday. LA and the rest of SoCal should be closer to normal April weather by Sunday.
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President Donald Trump’s trade wars are grinding up California’s most iconic nut.
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Supercomputers, drones and sensors are all being deployed to help firefighters on the ground. Here's a look at some of the technology in use today, and some that may be contributing soon.
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The whale had been swimming around the harbor for a week.
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The Altadena Reciprocity Project aims to keep trees from burn sites in the community after the Eaton Fire.
