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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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A Justice Department legal opinion released Tuesday disavowed a 1938 determination that monuments created by previous presidents under the Antiquities Act can't be revoked.
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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.
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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Many residents in Altadena evacuated not knowing it would be the last time they would see their homes standing. Their decisions about what possessions to take were rushed — or not made at all.
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The area of biggest concern is around the Eaton Fire. Parts of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades should also be prepared.
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Displaced Altadena residents grieve and support their neighbors as they wait in line for mail.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to provide $2.5 billion in relief to communities damaged by the Los Angeles fires ahead of President Donald Trump’s Friday tour of the Pacific Palisades.
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The president excluded Gov. Newsom from plans for his visit to fire-ravaged Los Angeles today, but the governor showed up on the tarmac anyway, and the two said they would cooperate.
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President Trump took first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.
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The library is looking for donations of native plant seeds that can help restore the ecosystem.
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The City Council this week approved taking money from other infrastructure projects to help pay for dewatering wells.
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Firefighters had to battle multiple fire that cropped up heading into what forecasters say could be a rainy weekend.
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Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley farmers.
