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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 L.A. fires have left many domestic workers and day laborers jobless. They may soon be hired for wildfire cleanup work, which has its own risks.
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We haven't had rain since May. It’s a sign of how human-caused climate change is making Southern California weather more extreme.
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Embers, then radiant heat, then direct flames are responsible for most houses burning down in wildfires.
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Here are some common mistakes or misconceptions you may run into.
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Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments’ response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.
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Los trabajadores domésticos -niñeras, jardineros, asistentes para personas mayores- son una parte enorme de la economía de la región.
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With more wind on the way, ash cleanup likely won’t be a one-time thing.
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Pro-Kremlin social media accounts and outlets have been spreading a baseless narrative that mansions belonging to Ukrainian officials burned down in Los Angeles.
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Most residents of middle-class Altadena could get fire insurance, but that is likely to change as residents rebuild and face price hikes.
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Air quality experts and advocates warn of the potential dangers of smoke, ash and soot.
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Los Angeles has wildfire policies that are far tougher than many of those in Western states. The destruction from the recent fires shows there are still major gaps to address.
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Kate Dargan Marquis of the Moore Foundation discusses spurring research and development to keep up with the growing impact of wildfires.
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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When the chick died in a snowstorm, teachers suddenly had to get real with their students. Here’s how some of them handled it.
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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.
