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Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to arson, among other crimes related to the destructive and deadly January fire.
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Shaking was likely felt as far away as downtown Los Angeles.
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Sometimes reducing your home's energy use can be as simple as opening a window or buying tape. Here are five easy ways to have a more climate-friendly home and save on energy bills at the same time.
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Scientists say the findings should push public officials to do more to conserve migratory bird habitat elsewhere in the state.
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Temperatures in the 90s and dry conditions will increase the risk of grass fires.
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For all the Southern California space fans, the full moon Tuesday night into Wednesday morning coincides with a major lunar standstill.
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The research highlights the groundwater issues complicating the Colorado River's already strained water supply.
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It’s a bittersweet moment for tens of thousands of fans who’ve watched the eagles grow through the YouTube livestream.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District's vote Friday comes after a federal prosecutor threatened to sue if the rules were enacted.
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Proposed legislation hasn't moved out of the Assembly and Senate, raising questions about how far California will go in efforts to make oil and gas companies pay for climate damage.
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Southern California is in for a warm weekend with dry weather.
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SoCal Gas and business groups have been lobbying heavily against rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters in homes. A vote is set for Friday.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.
Forecasters expect the heaviest rain Friday into Saturday night
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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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Some areas have seen more than 10 inches of rain. More showers are expected all week, with another storm heading into the area late in the week. —
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass called for a full investigation in October, following Los Angeles Times reporting that found firefighters were told to leave Lachman Fire burn site before it was out.
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The project, targeted at San Fernando Valley residents, will teach people how to grow plants using water, not soil.Listen 0:38
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The upcoming storm has been tough for forecasters to nail down. The latest prediction is that the heaviest rain could arrive anytime between Thursday and Saturday.Listen 0:44
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With at least a foot of fresh snow expected to fall this week, Mammoth Mountain will open Saturday, welcome news for winter sports enthusiasts.
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The project will bring about an acre of parkland to North Long Beach, where city officials acknowledge green space is lacking.
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Also meet the Long Beach aquarium's new CEO, who says the aquarium is expanding conservation efforts, including with sea turtles and zebra sharks.Listen 0:43
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Western states in the Colorado River basin are racing a federal deadline to hash out the beginnings of an agreement governing the overtapped river.
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Debris flows may be a risk in recently burned areas when rain arrives on Thursday.
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Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.
