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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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Break from the heat in store this weekend. Expect a warm up early next week.
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It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases.
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Light shaking was felt near the epicenter.
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Break from the heat continues into the weekend, followed by a warm up early next week.
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If used right, air purifiers can help keep you healthy
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We won’t know the death toll of July’s record heat for months.
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Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected.
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This week we're seeing a break from the heatwave with minor day-to-day changes.
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This week we're seeing a break from the heatwave with minor day-to-day changes.
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The hotter it is, the harder it is for kids to learn. And many schools still don’t have adequate cooling.
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A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 12:20 p.m. on Monday.
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This week there will be a break from the heat, with temperatures below average for the season.
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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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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A more powerful storm system moves in today, bringing with it heavy rain and more mountain snow through Thursday.
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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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This week's rain storm is expected to be strong enough to cause debris flows in and around recently burned areas.
