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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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Wind advisories have been issued for mountains and deserts across the Southland.
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A new report finds that one-quarter of the world’s crops are grown in places facing high levels of water stress, water unreliability, or both.
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We visit one of the largest truck charging depots in North America, right here in Southern California.
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Solar panels typically last 25 years, while shingles are good for 20. Waiting until you need to re-roof is usually the best course when going solar.
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The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
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Over 200 homes have been without power for weeks now because of accelerated land movement.
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More dense fog along the coast this morning.
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It’s not yet clear what will happen to the 650-acre site when it closes by the end of next year.
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It's still hot out there — and it will be the rest of the week.
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warmest day will be Wednesday, followed by a cooling trend as early as Thursday
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Expect a warm up this week as we head into fall.
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Credit environmentally conscious students — and a handful of state funding programs.
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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The closures affect approximately 9 miles of the L.A. County coastline.
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The EPA has created two sites in L.A. County to start receiving hazardous household materials for processing.
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And are you safe if you live farther away? There’s no magic answer to these questions, but we break down what we know.
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School officials are scrambling to find an alternate site for its campus while trying to support families, nearly half of whom lost their homes in the fire.
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Fire danger is at critical levels in the areas, which aren’t scheduled to reopen until Feb. 1.
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Malibu schools were also closed for the day amid worries about conditions.
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Citing the L.A. fires, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately take actions to override” water operations and environmental rules. But the water mostly serves Central Valley farms.
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Heavy rain is in the forecast starting 4 p.m. on Sunday until Monday afternoon. Burn scars, in particular those around the Eaton Fire areas, might see the hardest impact.
