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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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You may be able to see the Orionid meteor shower from darker pockets of the Southern California suburbs, but the desert and mountains will offer the best viewing.
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Most survivors of January's fires face a massive gap in the money they need to rebuild, and funding to help is moving too slowly or nonexistent.
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The annual mosquito season is ending, but some problematic breeding water sources may have been refilled.
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Caribbean fruit flies have been detected around Montebello, prompting California’s first quarantine for the species in 40 years.
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A new survey shows most Eaton and Palisades fire survivors face major obstacles to rebuild.
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Homeowners in fire hazard zones may have to remove bushes, hedges and flowers within 5 feet of their houses — even as extreme heat becomes more dangerous.
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People in and around recent burn scars should be alert to the risk of debris flows. Typical October weather will be back later this week.
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory leadership says the cuts amount to 11% of the workforce.
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Illegal harvesting of plants in the wild is leading to extinction for some species, experts say.
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A project in Orange County is working to seed and harvest native Olympia oysters, which help stabilize shorelines.
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Californians, your newest state symbols are the native big berry manzanita and the giant garter snake.
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The National Weather Service says the storm will likely pass over northern L.A. County early next week.
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 Beaver supermoon is reaching its peak this weekend, converging with other celestial events.
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We speak with conservative climate advocates in SoCal about bridging the partisan divide.
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Jackie and Shadow fans are hoping for a better outcome, and more eaglets, after last season’s heartbreak.
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Cold temperatures this weekend, but chance of fire weather next week.
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Qualifying single-family homes, condominiums and properties with four or fewer units can get up to $8,000 for heat pump HVACs.
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Temperatures to drop 10 to 12 degrees below normal tomorrow.
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Warm and dry conditions today. Don't forget to moisturize.
