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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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The Trump administration plans to end a $7 billion Biden-era program that helps low-income households get solar power.
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The second Trump administration has removed more climate and environmental data from websites in the first 100 days than the first administration, according to a new report.
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Another round of hot weather before temperatures cool down next week.
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What happens after you flush is surprisingly complex and involves a giant tunneling machine under San Pedro, massive treatment plants, and a voyage to check on the fish who swim in our treated wastewater.
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Malibu’s water boil notice was lifted Friday, according to L.A. County Public Works.
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The Canyon Fire along the Ventura and Los Angeles county lines started Thursday afternoon amid a summer heatwave.
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Justices told a lower court to revisit their decision to uphold cuts of 75 percent to payments for solar panel owners.
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Temperatures to near 105 degrees in the Inland Empire today.
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The advice comes after a water outage caused by a faulty valve.
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Some Rancho Palos Verdes residents worry the ban could affect their property values.
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Heat advisories kick in for the inland and valley areas.
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The massive project in the Mojave Desert can meet 7% of the city’s power needs.
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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