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Emily Guerin
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Former Correspondent, LAist Studios
Stories by Emily Guerin
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More people were bitten by coyotes in 2015 than in any of the previous three years — and this year is likely to surpass that. What's going on?
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How well are Southern Californians saving water without being told to? The answer in most places is: not great.
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This small desert city was supposed to rival Los Angeles. Today, it has less than 15,000 people. That history is part of why it's difficult for the city to save water today.
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High levels of fecal bacteria in the L.A. River can make you sick. Experts worry the push to clean up the water is getting lost in the excitement over revitalizing the river.
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The fire has burned about 52 square miles in just three days, but most evacuations were set to end Monday evening. The fire has destroyed at least 18 homes.
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Los Angeles has come a long way since the late 90s, when the city averaged two sewage spills a day. That number has fallen by 85 percent.
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Though most of the arts installations are near bodies of water like the ocean or L.A. River, some are far away from either. A couple of artists explain why.
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Biologists have always wanted to know more about the city's urban coyotes. Last year, the National Park Service began the first-ever study. Here's what they've learned so far.
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As of July 1, LADWP is no longer buying coal-fired electricity from the Navajo Generating Station in Arizona.
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In the last month of mandatory water restrictions, Californians saved 28% compared to May 2013. Going forward, agencies will set their own water cutback targets if necessary.
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Redlands won't pay a $61,000 fine for wasting water. Instead, it will use education and incentives to cut back — but the state isn't tracking the water savings.
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Whale entanglements hit an all-time high in 2015 and could surpass that this year.
