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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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Photvoltaic solar panels are now so much cheaper than the energy being generated at the Ivanpah facility in the Mojave Desert that the plant is set to close.
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The stretch of seaside Orange County has been the site of oil production for nearly 100 years. But the oil company that owns it wants to redevelop the land for housing, a hotel and other commercial uses.
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Temperatures into the 90s are expected to hit Wednesday through Friday. LA and the rest of SoCal should be closer to normal April weather by Sunday.
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Supercomputers, drones and sensors are all being deployed to help firefighters on the ground. Here's a look at some of the technology in use today, and some that may be contributing soon.
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President Donald Trump’s trade wars are grinding up California’s most iconic nut.
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The whale had been swimming around the harbor for a week.
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The Altadena Reciprocity Project aims to keep trees from burn sites in the community after the Eaton Fire.
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An Altadena resident and dedicated trail steward now has a two-fold mission — to rebuild his house, and the nearby trails that made it home.
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Officials have attempted to shepherd the whale back out to sea for days.
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Sunny and dry weather for SoCal before temperatures begin to rise late next week.
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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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After mostly clear skies Thursday, National Weather Service issued a heads up for inclement weather from Calabasas to Santa Clarita.
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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Red flag warnings start Tuesday morning through Friday.
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While the northern part of the state is looking good, the southern part is looking bleak.
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In 2024 California continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices.
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The last time downtown L.A. saw significant rain was 276 days ago.
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The closure comes after thousands of complaints of health issues stemming from the smells.
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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.
