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More than 13 inches of rain fell in the Santa Ynez Mountains over the weekend. And another, colder storm is on the way.
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Declaring the lots a public nuisance allows the county to remove ash and rubble while charging owners for the work.
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Access to air-conditioned spaces is a key public health strategy amid worsening heat, but there are questions about how effective cooling centers are.
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A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments.
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The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.
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Starting Wednesday, temperatures are expected to be in the high 90s and low 100s in inland areas. Officials warn the public to take precautions.
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After years of cracking down on California’s oil industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats are moving to get Kern County wells pumping again to avoid soaring gasoline prices.
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The second-largest city in L.A. County has taken a different approach to a state mandate to divert food waste from landfills.
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A new $5 million grant allows officials to move forward with large scale projects.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he doesn't agree with federal subsidies for high-speed EV chargers, but that his department "will respect Congress' will" and release the funds.
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The Energy Star program has saved Americans more than a half-trillion dollars in energy costs and has reduced climate pollution. Now the Trump administration wants to eliminate or privatize it.
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Researchers have developed a new imaging system that makes it possible to capture the fascinating ways deep-sea octopuses move in detail.
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California launched an environmental report regarding a sprawling luxury housing project and an endangered bee. They’re now asking for public input.
Air quality regulator South Coast AQMD is swapping out old school buses with electric ones.
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Temperatures are now starting to dip after a hot, muggy spell.
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Register for California's Earthquake Brace and Bolt program before Oct. 1. Rental properties are eligible this year.
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Door-knocking is common in the solar industry and not well regulated. Being informed can protect you from predatory tactics.
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The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter.
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Southern California might see some light rain tonight into Wednesday morning. After that, cooler weather is on the way, but expect the humidity to remain.Listen 0:37
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We'll see highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s across the region.
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More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.Listen 3:51
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At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs and the future of its climate agenda.
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By some estimates, Altadena lost more than half of its tree canopy in the wake of the Eaton Fire. One young Altadenan wants us to share our stories about them.Listen 3:41
