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More than 13 inches of rain fell in the Santa Ynez Mountains over the weekend. And another, colder storm is on the way.
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Debate continues about zone zero, the California rules nearing the finish line that would regulate what can be planted and stored within 5 feet of millions of homes.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife seized what they say appears to be at least nine rhino horns and thousands of pieces of elephant ivory from an L.A. County business.
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Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the 2015 Aliso Canyon leak. But residents remain worried about long term health effects.
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A new study addresses the question, concluding that climate change increased the likelihood of the fires and boosted the amount of land that burned.
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About 5,000 more plants will be installed this fall, officials say, blanketing what will become a nearly 1-acre wildlife habitat.
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You may be able to see the Orionid meteor shower from darker pockets of the Southern California suburbs, but the desert and mountains will offer the best viewing.
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Most survivors of January's fires face a massive gap in the money they need to rebuild, and funding to help is moving too slowly or nonexistent.
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The annual mosquito season is ending, but some problematic breeding water sources may have been refilled.
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Caribbean fruit flies have been detected around Montebello, prompting California’s first quarantine for the species in 40 years.
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A new survey shows most Eaton and Palisades fire survivors face major obstacles to rebuild.
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Homeowners in fire hazard zones may have to remove bushes, hedges and flowers within 5 feet of their houses — even as extreme heat becomes more dangerous.
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People in and around recent burn scars should be alert to the risk of debris flows. Typical October weather will be back later this week.
Air quality regulator South Coast AQMD is swapping out old school buses with electric ones.
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Spotty drizzle and cooler temperatures are expected into early next week.
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Millions of customers will get the California Climate Credit — if they get service through certain utility providers.
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Many large earthquakes strike beneath the ocean, where the lack of sensors makes quick warnings difficult.
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Library officials say the event can be an opportunity to process, connect and feel heard, especially in the wake of January’s devastating fires.
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Lawmakers were mostly thwarted this year in trying to crack down on data centers to protect water supplies and California electricity rates.
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The little ones are doing well and bonding with their mothers, according to caretakers.
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The critical findings are part of long-awaited after-action report was released Thursday. It contains recommendations for increasing emergency staffing and updating old systems.Listen 0:47
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The price gap between used electric and gas cars is now just $900 — that's the lowest ever.
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Temperatures are now starting to dip after a hot, muggy spell.
