Climate & Environment

California solar plant is riding into the sunset, thanks to cheaper panels

Photvoltaic solar panels are now so much cheaper than the energy being generated at the Ivanpah facility in the Mojave Desert that the plant is set to close.

An array of mirrors stretch across the desert, with mountains in the background. Large mirrors direct sunlight toward the center.

Could 800 homes be headed for this coastal stretch of Huntington Beach?

The stretch of seaside Orange County has been the site of oil production for nearly 100 years. But the oil company that owns it wants to redevelop the land for housing, a hotel and other commercial uses.

A map that includes a coastal stretch of Huntingtoon Beach with a pink border outlining a slice of land along Pacific Coast Highway.

Heat wave is bearing down on Southern California this week

Temperatures into the 90s are expected to hit Wednesday through Friday. LA and the rest of SoCal should be closer to normal April weather by Sunday.

The sun sets and shows off the silhouettes of power lines.

The human element is still key in detecting wildfires. But new tech is aiding the fight

Supercomputers, drones and sensors are all being deployed to help firefighters on the ground. Here's a look at some of the technology in use today, and some that may be contributing soon.

Plumes of smoke are visible from a hillside a stretching over residential areas.

How Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs could hurt California almond farmers

President Donald Trump’s trade wars are grinding up California’s most iconic nut.

A man with his back to the camera is walking on brown dirt. Almond trees with green leaves are on both sides of the man. He's wearing a light colored hat, blue jacket and khaki pants.

Sad news: Minke whale that captured attention is found dead in Long Beach Harbor

The whale had been swimming around the harbor for a week.

A paved sidewalk runs down the left hand side of the photo, with the ocean on the right. The back of a whale can be seen perching out from the water.

A second life for Altadena’s burned trees as lumber that stays local

The Altadena Reciprocity Project aims to keep trees from burn sites in the community after the Eaton Fire.

After losing his home in the Eaton Fire, the work of a volunteer trail rebuilder takes on new meaning

An Altadena resident and dedicated trail steward now has a two-fold mission — to rebuild his house, and the nearby trails that made it home.

A man with a brown mustache and light skin stands amid rubble of a burned home. He wears a blue cap and army-colored jacket and black pants and brown boots.

A stuck and ‘skittish’ minke whale is still swimming in Long Beach Harbor

Officials have attempted to shepherd the whale back out to sea for days.

Mild conditions for SoCal before the heat rolls in next week

Sunny and dry weather for SoCal before temperatures begin to rise late next week.

A shining sun is visible low in the sky at left with the skyline of downtown L.A. to the right.

What's in that bright red fire retardant? No one will say, so we had it tested

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.

A long trail of red follows an airplane over hills.

Thunderstorms and possible hail jolt parts of LA County as flash flood warning is issued

After mostly clear skies Thursday, National Weather Service issued a heads up for inclement weather from Calabasas to Santa Clarita.

A view of partially-cloudy skies with a view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline following several days of atmospheric river storms as seen from Boyle Heights

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