Emily Guerin
Former Correspondent, LAist Studios
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What’s the best way to protect coral reefs and underwater sponge gardens from being damaged by fishing gear? New plan would ban bottom trawling in certain areas. -
A popular "cash for grass" program is coming back to Southern California this summer. But there are a lot more rules this time.
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There's a fine line between crying wolf and getting people to keep saving water, even when we're not in a crisis. California water agencies are trying to walk that line.
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Multiple evacuations take a toll on Montecito resident Gretchen Horn, who hasn't been home since the mudslides on Jan. 9 forced her and her family to leave. "I don’t want to be scared of my town, but it’s scary right now."
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Where to get sandbags, sign up for emergency alerts and monitor storm conditions near the Thomas Fire and other burn areas.
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Victims of coyote attacks often go to the hospital, while authorities attempt to find the offending animal with the intention of euthanizing it.
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Homes are being built rapidly on the edges of cities, where the risk of wildfire is greatest — and in areas that have already burned.
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Mining jobs in the Southern California desert have dropped while the tourism economy grows quickly. Just look at what's happening outside Joshua Tree.
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Barring a "March Miracle" of rain and snow, this winter could be one of the warmest and driest on record — and that could mean drought.
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The city wants to strike a balance between encouraging recreation on the L.A. River while protecting the health of people who boat and fish.
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