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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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Every year, AQMD issues a particle advisory around Independence Day thanks to fireworks, and the heatwave could extend our unhealthy air.
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The measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism.
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Forecasters say the heat wave will last until Monday.
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Land movement hasn't slowed and the search for the water making it worse is ongoing.
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The county is also expected to announce more soon.
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The extreme heat is expected to last for about a week, and officials are warning people to be prepared with a place to cool off.
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July kicks off with a heat wave.
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Bear 162 was euthanized after getting inside of homes.
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Fireworks leave harmful debris that can affect the climate, wildlife and human health. But now there’s also paperwork to contend with.
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July kicks off with a heat wave.
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Researchers have seen changes to both plants and microbes.
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Teens across L.A. brought their big ideas on environmental justice to the L.A. Zoo’s first ever Youth Conservation Symposium.
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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More patchy drizzle in store this morning followed by mostly sunny skies all afternoon.
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Preliminary data shows that firefighters who battled urban wildfires in L.A. had more mercury and lead in their blood than firefighters who'd responded to forest fires.
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California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection because using fire-resistant materials helps homes survive.Listen 4:26
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Low clouds from the coast will continue to cover most of SoCal today, with some areas seeing partial sunlight.
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Two thousand property owners still need to make a decision, according to L.A. County Public Works.
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LA city park officials are asking residents to fill out a survey to share their thoughts about how to improve local parks. The survey is available until mid-April.
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A cooling trend is in store for the rest of the week with today's highs in the mid 70s for Southern California. Desert areas will continue to see high temperatures in the 90s.
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Vector control officials are in the process of treating hundreds of unmaintained pools.
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L.A. has touted its goal to recycle all its wastewater by 2035. Now that timeline has been pushed back 20 years.
