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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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You may have seen a tsunami hit San Francisco in a movie, but what would it really be like?
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What would it take for a tsunami to hit the California coast?
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Shaking was likely felt as far away as Santa Maria and briefly prompted a tsunami warning.
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Less cloudy today than Wednesday.
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The ban also includes wax or paper fire logs.
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Low clouds will continue until the afternoon.
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Californians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?After utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires, PG&E, SCE and SDG&E received state approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers.
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Low clouds this morning followed by afternoon sunshine.
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Another dry and warm day on tap for the Southland.
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State lawmakers are set to gavel in a special session
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The long-term survival of western Joshua trees is threatened due to climate change, wildfires and land development.
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Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships.
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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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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With charred earth all over L.A. County, officials are preparing for possible mudslides in burn areas.
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The source of more than half of all wildfires in the Western U.S. remains unknown — a knowledge gap that hampers prevention efforts.
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An ash and dust advisory is also in place. Griffith Park is closed Monday and Tuesday as a precaution.
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The ash and debris created during the burns could be loaded with dangerous materials. Experts suggest taking care.Listen 3:29
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A choir sings on after losing its church in the Eaton Fire.
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As California faces a future of more frequent and severe firestorms, the current fires have made clear that private companies are one way insurers and homeowners will respond to that threat.
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"What the hell just happened to my future?" — that's the immediate thought for many people when they learn a fire has destroyed their home, says consumer advocate Annie Barbour.
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One day after evacuation, Rob Caves and his partner went back to Christmas Tree Lane to protect their home — and ended up being custodians to the neighborhood.
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Experts describe smoke damage, but are divided over cleaning or throwing out mattresses, couches, clothes.
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From installment deferral to home value transfer, we have some answers to property’s owners pressing tax questions.
