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Switching to an electric heat pump water heater can save you money and help the state avoid power outages.

New research shows that climate change is already fueling heatflation, with worse to come.

We haven't gotten as much precipitation as last year.

The Boss comes to the Forum, Fat Ham opens at the Geffen, and USC kicks off Earth Month with an art and climate festival.

A guide to the fast food worker pay bump.

The route will connect residents with key destinations, including the Irvine Spectrum.

Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we've done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official "Anthropocene epoch." But everyone agrees: Damage has been done.

Debate is hot about the impact of a higher minimum wage. Half a million Californians work in fast-food, where wages had stagnated for decades. Restaurant owners warn of higher prices and fewer hours.

Having fun isn't hard when you've got more than one library card. LAist's public library uber fan Kevin Tidmarsh shows you how to get the most out of the state's vast library system, from "cardmaxxing" to other hacks.

Samy Kamienowicz, the man who founded the retail camera stores and became a fixture for the city's creative community, has died. Los Angeles pays tribute.

Rain can make some allergens more potent, and it’s not just pollen you have to worry about.

This weekend's storm will bring up to up to 3 inches of rain to the coasts and valleys by the end of Sunday, with a chance of thunderstorms, flooding and landslides throughout the region.