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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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Foggy mornings, warm days ahead.
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Apartment owners can apply for the first phase of rebates, and the second phase for single-family homeowners will open in coming weeks.
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Some waste piles seen were three stories tall. Supervisor Kathryn Barger says stricter regulations and penalties are needed.
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A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m.
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Planet-heating and health-harming pollution is down, according to the latest data.
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We're at the end of this early October heatwave.
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There are big implications for the Colorado River and boosting local water supplies.
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The nation’s agricultural policies — and the price of your food — are at stake this November.
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The issue has stirred enough concern to capture the attention of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has announced a multi-agency effort focused on lithium battery safety and first responder training.
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UC Davis researchers have found that 2020’s megafires meant Central Valley nut orchards produced a smaller crop the following year.
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Excessive heat advisories have been extended until Monday 8 p.m.
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It’ll be around 10 degrees hotter than normal for much of the Southland.
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 Altadena resident and dedicated trail steward now has a two-fold mission — to rebuild his house, and the nearby trails that made it home.
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Officials have attempted to shepherd the whale back out to sea for days.
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Sunny and dry weather for SoCal before temperatures begin to rise late next week.
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After mostly clear skies Thursday, National Weather Service issued a heads up for inclement weather from Calabasas to Santa Clarita.
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The city is tapping a lobbying firm to make the case in D.C. for more help in shoring up a landslide that is slowly destroying entire neighborhoods.
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A motion passed on Tuesday directs county departments to study making a registry of people who may need more help evacuating.
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Sunny and breezy weather today. Wind gusts up to 25 mph.
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A team out of Arizona State University is creating 3D models to help fire victims with their insurance claims, and to help bring closure.
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The decision comes after a week-long naming contest and a final vote by elementary school students.
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A pilot project aims to prove that it’s possible to reduce water consumption to just 13 gallons per day.
