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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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Previously, a criminal background disqualified them from becoming professional county firefighters.
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L.A. County’s 2023 ordinance had been tied up in litigation. Now officials plan to have another phaseout law in place next year.
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Say hello to overcast mornings again here in SoCal.
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Sunny and Gizmo, now at about 10 weeks old, could take their first flight away from the nest any day now.
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Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
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The squirrels may be cute, but they can cause serious environmental issues — and experts say humans aren’t helping.
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Los Angeles industry groups are struggling to reach the Trump administration with their concerns.
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Another hot day today, but not as bad as yesterday. Relief is in sight as soon as Monday.
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The most concerning levels are in Altadena, according to the company L.A. County hired to conduct the testing.
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The city has been managing the peafowl population for years in response to complaints about noise and property damage.
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Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline. Beachcombers say they look like "blue diamonds strewn across the beach."
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A heat advisory kicks in at 10 a.m. today until 9 p.m. Saturday for most of Southern California.
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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The EPA granted California’s waiver, which the incoming Trump administration is likely to try to overturn in the courts.
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Warmest temperatures of the week
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Between fire-resistant construction and landscaping, the campus is meant to be a fire fortress.
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Dry weather and the city’s dewatering efforts have contributed to the slowdown, even as the area affected by the landslide has roughly doubled.
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Currently, drivers can get a tax credit worth up to $7,500 for buying or leasing an EV. But the incoming administration promised to roll back those credits.Listen 3:27
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Dry and warmer weather are in store for the next few days.
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The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges that they’ve failed to protect people from the noxious odors and haven’t come up with a plan to actually fix the problem.
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Some consumer watchdogs, though, say coverage may still be too expensive for many.
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Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
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Conditions will be warm and dry this week.
