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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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Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
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Temperatures to jump to high 80s for valleys and inland areas in SoCal.
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A new UC Berkeley report finds that rebuilding all-electric could save homeowners time and money.
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The city is poised to spend as much as it does on its entire operating budget to counter the slow-moving disaster.
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A significant warm up will come to the region starting Wednesday.
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Supervisors pass a motion to address the worsening crisis of toxic ocean algae blooms.
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But we're looking at a dry weather pattern developing for the rest of the week.
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Officials are asking home gardeners and local farms to stay vigilant this spring gardening season.
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Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is looking to hurricane country for ideas on wildfire resistance.
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The spill was caused by a sewer line in Costa Mesa blocked by "roots and grease."
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EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.
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Rain is coming to SoCal this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
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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At least 153,000 Los Angelenos have had to evacuate their homes and about 166,000 people were under evacuation warnings as of Saturday, according to the LA County Sheriff's Department.
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LAist dives into the science behind the claim that the brush clearance would have 'significantly mitigated' the destruction and losses.
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“We have a lot of abnormal incidents that are layered over our normal everyday operations, which makes it seem even worse,” an LAFD spokesperson said.
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If you have a question about the firestorm, let the LAist newsroom know.
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As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?
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The fire broke out at about 10:25 a.m. Friday and was quickly doused by water-dropping aircraft.
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California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the practice, the system is seen as exploitative.
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Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed 27 deaths, a toll that rose after structure-to-structure searches by authorities.
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Satellite images show the extent of devastation from multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County after one day.
