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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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Santa Ana winds could last until Thursday.
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Research shows that businesses with charging stations nearby see an economic boost.
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Across the globe, Prime packages will now be cushioned by paper
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The National Weather Service has issued a major fire weather risk to L.A. and Ventura counties starting tonight through tomorrow. And stronger winds are expected to kick back up mid-week.
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The golden mussel’s appearance in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is its first confirmed detection in North America — and it has the potential to clog major water supply pumps.
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Some rain possible this weekend, though.
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The spookiest day of the year will be crisp, clear an sunny.
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Roughly 67 million gallons of fire retardant have been dropped on California since 2014.
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People have been complaining about a rotten egg, sewage like smell near the ocean.
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It'll be a cool and dry day with partial clouds all over the Southland.
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Partially cloudy tomorrow with a slight chance of rain this weekend.
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Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
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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L.A. County has released a searchable, preliminary map for each area.
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These photos chronicle the catastrophic scale of destruction from wildfires in L.A. County that started on Jan. 7.
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Firefighting efforts got a leg up Tuesday from weaker than predicted winds — but harsh fire conditions are still in the forecast.
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"People have lost everything," says FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell. More than 24,000 have already applied for assistance from FEMA, but Criswell says that number is certain to rise.Listen 4:41
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In a city prone to large natural disasters, L.A. firefighters are widely considered to be among the best in the business at knocking down urban wildfires. But in the extreme conditions lately, experts say little can be done even to slow these modern fires.Listen 3:52
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With fire danger still high, authorities implore you to follow evacuation orders. Lives are at stakeHeroic rescues. Heartbreaking tragedies. And no need for many of them, emergency response leaders say.
