Climate & Environment

Dozens of double-crested cormorant chicks and eggs rescued from ailing Marina del Rey tree

The young waterbirds are now being raised by the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro.

A tiny, young black bird chick is resting its head against a human's hand, which is covered in a bright-blue latex glove.

Trucking companies in limbo after California drops diesel big rig phaseout

While many in the industry are relieved that the state is no longer seeking a waiver from the federal government to phase out diesel trucks, some companies that have already invested in electric or hydrogen trucks are left with uncertainty.

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A large white flat-faced big rig truck with a blue shipping container on its trailer under a bright blue sky. You can see a driver wearing sunglasses with light brown skin and dark hair in the open window.

Want to help name a Big Bear eaglet? We have the details

The names for the Jackie and Shadow's two eaglets will be announced on April 1. Entries are due April 1.

An Eagle parent feeds two eaglets as they snuggle up together in the center of their nest

Go beyond the beefsteak: Tomato-maniac shares 6 varieties you should plant this year

Spring's here, which means it's time to plant some tomatoes.

A sign saying that this is the 2025 tomato of the year.

‘We should be in crisis mode’: Toxic fumigant could be seeping into these communities

Long Beach residents near companies that use methyl bromide are angry that air quality officials didn’t notify them for years and haven’t assessed their health risks. Now officials say more facilities are operating in San Pedro and Compton.

An inustrial building with two big rigs and a forklift parked in front if it.

Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort

The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.