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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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The company says that accelerated land movement has made the continued use of gas lines in certain areas unsafe.
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The Park Fire just pushed California’s wildfire season into overdrive and a new map shows us its movement. It has grown rapidly since it started near Chico on July 24. Within two days, the blaze had consumed some 178,000 acres, then it doubled the next day.
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Cooler weather today, but come Wednesday, expect a small warming trend.
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The rehabilitation facility, a first for the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation, hopes to adopt at least 200 animals each year.
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Forests throughout the West are overgrown and full of flammable vegetation, fueling wildfires and carbon emissions. Could burying it help solve the problem?
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And 2024 is on track to be the hottest year, too.
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Besieged by logging, fires, and pests, this global balancing act might not last long.
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The Park fire near Chico Calif. has burned over 350 thousand acres since starting Wednesday.
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In California, we are in the thick of rattlesnake season. Here are some quick tips to stay safe.
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As fires continue across the Western U.S. and Canada, here's how to protect yourself from smoke
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California's largest fire this year, to date, continues to grow as fires spread throughout the West.
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With high temperatures over the last month, hiking rescues in LA County have risen some 20%.
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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A chance of early showers in the mountains, otherwise partly cloudy with highs in the mid-60s.
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The cause of the fire continues to be a mystery. New documents obtained by LAist suggest a few theories about what might have happened in November 2023.
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It marks another major milestone for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the bridge being built over the busy 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills.
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In the absence of consistent monitoring by regulators, a group of public health advocates is working to document methane leaks from oil drilling sites in L.A.
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California released new maps that will dictate building requirements in fire-prone areas. State officials say the updates aren’t supposed to influence insurance rates. Really?
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As FEMA extends deadline to sign up for free debris removal, we explain different steps of the process.
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Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.Listen 2:42
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At 90% of the state historical average, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is far better than last year. But it’s nothing like the record-smashing 2023.
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Residents now have until April 15 to sign up for the government's free debris removal program. The program now includes condos, not just single-family homes.
