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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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Weak Santa Ana winds will continue for some valleys, mountains and highway corridors.
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Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon.
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The plant was last seen in 1965 on Santa Cruz Island — one of the few places it's known to have existed in California.
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The endangered species suffered steep declines during the winter of 2022-2023, but fared better this past year.
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Climate change will bring higher sea levels and changes to our coastline, and king tides are key to understanding them before they happen.
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The Beaver supermoon is reaching its peak this weekend, converging with other celestial events.
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We speak with conservative climate advocates in SoCal about bridging the partisan divide.
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Jackie and Shadow fans are hoping for a better outcome, and more eaglets, after last season’s heartbreak.
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Cold temperatures this weekend, but chance of fire weather next week.
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Qualifying single-family homes, condominiums and properties with four or fewer units can get up to $8,000 for heat pump HVACs.
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Temperatures to drop 10 to 12 degrees below normal tomorrow.
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Warm and dry conditions today. Don't forget to moisturize.
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 LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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Officials say the waste headed for the Calabasas landfill won't harm public health, but protesting residents living nearby aren't convinced.
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The tornado early Thursday lasted 2 minutes and was around 1 mile long and 80 yards wide, officials confirmed.
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As predicted, rainfall rates peaked between late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
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The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.
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A new conservancy will oversee work to improve vegetation, water quality and natural habitat in the Salton Sea. Will nearly half a billion dollars be enough?
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Loma Alta Park will be back bigger and better than ever, officials say. Volunteers can help refurbish the park so Altadena Little Leaguers can play there again in May.
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The youngest chick may be only a few days old, but it’s been holding its own among the two older eaglets.
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Also, we tell you how to avoid a nasty surprise when you get a big bill for cleanup. The trick is to save your receipts.
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A more powerful storm system moves in today, bringing with it heavy rain and more mountain snow through Thursday.
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This week's rain storm is expected to be strong enough to cause debris flows in and around recently burned areas.
