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The goal of the PETSAFE Act, which Rep. Judy Chu helped introduce, is to make sure pet owners don't face "impossible choice" to leave pets behind in mandatory evacuations.
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Hear from fire survivors, read stories of resilience and and get helpful resources to mark the anniversary of the January 2025 L.A. fires.
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911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.Listen 30:10
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LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.
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One year after the devastating 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles, multiple events and volunteer opportunities remember the losses and honor the ongoing recovery.
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An unidentified body was recovered from the bed of the Santa Ana River just before noon on Jan. 1, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
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A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.
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San Bernardino County has closed all hiking trails around Mount Baldy. Hikers who violate the closure could be fined or face jail time.
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How to dispose of it varies based on where you are and what kind of tree you have.
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The National Weather Service says rain is likely this weekend; next week TBD.
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L.A. residents from both communities shared their memories from before the Eaton and Palisades fires. LAist created hand-drawn illustrations to bring those memories to life.
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In 2025, climate goals faced federal opposition as Trump blocked clean-car mandates. Refineries closed, water conflicts intensified and legislators passed compromises.
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This is expected to be the first time in 20 years that the annual Pasadena parade has been hit with rain.Listen 0:31
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A new law orders regulators to study the cost impacts of fast-growing, energy-hungry AI data centers.