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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 project to spare mountain lions and other animals from having to cross the 101 Freeway is set to be completed in the fall of 2026.
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A warming trend kicks in today for Southern California, but temperatures are still around normal.
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Bacteria in the ocean can make you sick. Here’s what you need to know.
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A GOP plan to sell off public land may be off the table after the advisor to the U.S. Senate said the plan would violate chamber rules.
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People reported feeling a short jolt, but damage is unlikely.
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SoCal is in for another cool day with temperatures below the season's normal. Come Thursday, though, the heat will pick back up.
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The California Communities Extreme Heat Scoring System — which the state is calling CalHeatScore — can tell you the level of heat-related health risk you face, on a scale of zero to four, and point you to cooling resources in your area.
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Tech-savvy California is still debating how to regulate the electricity use of AI data centers.
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The Antelope Valley and areas along the I-5 corridor are the biggest concerns.
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Last year, more than 137,000 SoCal Edison customers had their power shut off to help mitigate fire risk from utility lines.
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The sell-off would be part of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut the budget deficit, double down on fossil fuel production and expand affordable housing development.
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Some of the hatchlings could be released into the wild as part of an international recovery program.
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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From charismatic macrofauna to tiny sea squirts, here are some species formally identified by scientists in 2024.
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Officials are warning visitors to be flexible and enjoy all parts of the national park, not just the known favorites.
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Two Congressional reports make clear that, with increasingly frequent hurricanes, floods, and fires, "the model of insurance as it stands right now isn't working."
