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After all the rain we've had lately, large fires likely won't be a concern until deep into 2026.
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Earthaven Ecovillage fared remarkably well after Hurricane Helene. The community had backup power and water systems, as well as food supplies, but members also knew how to work together in a crisis.
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Another day of warm weather with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s across Southern California.
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Scientists recorded a massive bloom of the endangered Camatta Canyon amole in San Luis Obispo County this spring, an exciting discovery that could change its endangered status.
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The fire broke out on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. The danger had passed by about 6 p.m.
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Climate change is driving more dangerous summer heat across the U.S. Las Vegas, which reached 120 degrees last summer, is planting thousands of trees to help cool its hottest neighborhoods.
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Shaking was likely felt as far away as downtown Los Angeles.
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Sometimes reducing your home's energy use can be as simple as opening a window or buying tape. Here are five easy ways to have a more climate-friendly home and save on energy bills at the same time.
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Scientists say the findings should push public officials to do more to conserve migratory bird habitat elsewhere in the state.
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Temperatures in the 90s and dry conditions will increase the risk of grass fires.
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For all the Southern California space fans, the full moon Tuesday night into Wednesday morning coincides with a major lunar standstill.
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The research highlights the groundwater issues complicating the Colorado River's already strained water supply.
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It’s a bittersweet moment for tens of thousands of fans who’ve watched the eagles grow through the YouTube livestream.
Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to arson, among other crimes related to the destructive and deadly January fire.
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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 team of researchers say they want to look at what exposure to toxins from thousands of burned structures does to people over time.
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With extreme weather comes the possibility of power cuts. Here are some tips for what to do beforehand and on making it through an outage.
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Recent ocean water testing found no risks to human health, according to health officials.
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AltaSea, a nonprofit that develops the sustainable ocean economy, is shepherding the program at the Port of Los Angeles.
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It's not the total amount of rain that's a concern. It's how hard that rain is going to fall.
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San Gabriel Valley areas scarred by the Eaton Fire are at “high to very high risk” of debris flows this week.
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We break down every type of flood notice from the National Weather Service and what you need to do at each step.
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The endangered fish were successfully relocated to Santa Barbara County after ash and debris from the Palisades Fire fouled their habitat.
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After thousands of homes were destroyed, many are looking for ways to make Los Angeles safer from wildfires.Listen 3:40
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Heavy rain deluged Southern California, with flood warnings and more extreme weather throughout the day.
