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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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Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
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Conditions will be warm and dry this week.
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Some cities are requiring residents to put food waste in plastic bags. We follow the food waste journey to understand why.
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But this surprising effect of pollution should hardly be taken as a good sign.
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An exhibition on climate change at the Hammer Museum is closing in January. It features a popular Japanese artist beloved by Gen Zs.
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A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors.
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There's a chance of rain Saturday for parts of the Southland.
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Forecasters say a slight chance of rain on Saturday for parts of L.A. County.
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It may be a symbol of romance, but it's also a parasitic plant.
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U.S. officials decided to extend protections to monarch butterflies after warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change.
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Dangerous red flag warnings expire Wednesday.
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The California E-Bike Incentive Project aims to expand access to electric bikes.
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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Los Angeles has wildfire policies that are far tougher than many of those in Western states. The destruction from the recent fires shows there are still major gaps to address.Listen 3:31
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Kate Dargan Marquis of the Moore Foundation discusses spurring research and development to keep up with the growing impact of wildfires.
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Project:Camp can set up a pop day camp anywhere in the country in 48 hours. They’re in Southern California to provide a trauma-informed space where kids can process and have fun.Listen 21:10
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A recent swing from wet to dry is among the most extreme on record, priming much of Southern California for wind-whipped fires.
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Pacific Palisades is known for many of it's famous and wealthy residents, but many of the families who’ve lost their homes are not fabulously wealthy.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order waives environmental laws for people whose homes burned down so they can rebuild as quickly as possible in exactly the same place.
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What to do if you’re waiting to return to your home or are in your home in an evacuated area.
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Basically, don’t feed wild animals, call an expert for help
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Maybe it isn't windy where you are right now, but some areas of Southern California are experiencing strong gusts like those that drove the growth of L.A.'s recent deadly wildfires. This is how the National Weather Service makes its forecasts and decides when to issue warnings.
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Worsening wildfires are hiking up home insurance rates in California, the biggest market in the U.S. And as climate disasters increase across the country, other states are feeling the pressure too.
