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A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
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Person with ‘history of sleeping on the job’ held critical role during Eaton Fire, complaint allegesAn L.A. County employee makes the allegation in a whistleblower complaint and in interviews about the response to the deadly fire. County officials dispute the allegations.Listen 29:16 -
Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute) black soldier fly larvae could be the answer.Listen 3:58 -
Hear from fire survivors, read stories of resilience and and get helpful resources to mark the anniversary of the January 2025 L.A. fires.
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“The soil is still so saturated from all this rain,” says National Weather Service meteorologist Rich Thompson.
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Every fire survivor's story is different. But they're all connected too — to a traumatic event and to feelings of grief, anger and determination.Listen 48:34
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Greenhouse gas and particulate emissions from fires around the world may be 70% higher than once believed.
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Exceptionally high tides known as “king tides” could bring possible flooding to low-lying coastal areas through Sunday.
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Batteries are exploding in recycling facilities. California's new fee is meant to stop it — but will it work?
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One year after the devastating 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles, multiple events and volunteer opportunities remember the losses and honor the ongoing recovery.
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An unidentified body was recovered from the bed of the Santa Ana River just before noon on Jan. 1, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
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A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.
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San Bernardino County has closed all hiking trails around Mount Baldy. Hikers who violate the closure could be fined or face jail time.
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How to dispose of it varies based on where you are and what kind of tree you have.
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