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When the modern electric vehicle was still in its infancy, drivers worried that vehicles would need expensive battery replacements within a few years.
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Hear from fire survivors, read stories of resilience and and get helpful resources to mark the anniversary of the January 2025 L.A. fires.
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911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.Listen 30:10
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LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.
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We've got tips for navigating insurance claims in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires … without losing your mind.Listen 0:51
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As it recovers, Altadena finds inspiration in other wildfire-devastated communities that have replanted lawns, gardens and green spaces with fire-resistant native species.
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State officials are facing the loss of federal incentives plus their ability to make companies buy electric trucks.
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Federal workers at the home agency for the National Weather Service are concerned about a potential overhaul by Trump officials focused on cutting government costs.
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Shaking was likely felt as far away as Long Beach, with no damage likely.
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The recent spate of L.A. fires has led many different parties to re-examine state and local approaches to building approval.
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Evacuation orders remain in place for some areas as the risk of mudslide and debris flows remains from heavy rain overnight Thursday.
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The agency says 52% of the post-wildfire cleanup work is complete.
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A team of researchers say they want to look at what exposure to toxins from thousands of burned structures does to people over time.
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With extreme weather comes the possibility of power cuts. Here are some tips for what to do beforehand and on making it through an outage.