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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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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.
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Affected residents have until 5 p.m. on March 12 to apply for assistance from three major funds.
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A more powerful storm system moves in Wednesday, bringing with it heavy rain and more mountain snow through Thursday.
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The Zone Zero regulations on defensible space would apply to trees, potted plants, fences and other items that can catch embers and ignite.
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Snow levels could drop to 4,000 feet, potentially affecting the Grapevine, as storms move through Southern California this week.
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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A weak atmospheric river is bringing rain and snow to SoCal.
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After light rain this weekend, a stronger storm system is on it's way this week.
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Army Corps provides more info on how fire-impacted residents can help preserve their surviving treesA new waiver allows residents to request trees on their property not be cut down during debris removal.
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California and other states and counties are using a legal strategy that took down Big Tobacco, hoping to make fossil fuel companies pay for damage they have long denied. But many obstacles remain.
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Now all eyes turn to the third egg to see if it develops a pip, the first hole an eaglet makes as it emerges from its shell.
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At this point, California is set to have a near-average Sierra Nevada snowpack, and at least three more storms this season will likely give it a necessary boost.
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If you were affected by the January wildfires and haven't put in for federal assistance yet, the clock is ticking.
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The governor has proposed spending climate bond money dedicated to wildfire mitigation in various ways.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.
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The hottest days of the week are on their way out.
