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The most destructive year for wildfires, firefighting help from the sky, LA's pot regulations
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Dec 8, 2017
The most destructive year for wildfires, firefighting help from the sky, LA's pot regulations

How climate change has affected this year's fires, LAFD deploys drones in firefighting efforts, and LA issues new recreational pot regulations.
A motorists on Highway 101 watches flames from the Thomas fire leap above the roadway north of Ventura, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.
A motorists on Highway 101 watches flames from the Thomas fire leap above the roadway north of Ventura, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. As many as five fires have closed highways, schools and museums, shut down production of TV series and cast a hazardous haze over the region. About 200,000 people were under evacuation orders. No deaths and only a few injuries were reported. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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How climate change has affected this year's fires, LAFD deploys drones in firefighting efforts, and LA issues new recreational pot regulations.

State of Affairs: CA Lawmakers request fire relief, fire funding fights in Congress
Listen • 9:42
This week on State of Affairs:
LA firefighters using drones for the first time
Listen • 0:36
The drones will be used to assess property damage and locate hot spots, says L.A. Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas.
Southern California is burning. Is climate change to blame?
Listen • 5:23
Scientists say a warming planet is likely to exacerbate the factors that led to this week's firestorms.
LA City Council approves rules for recreational pot
Listen • 0:53
Weeks away from the statewide legalization of recreational sales, L.A. now has rules for businesses planning to provide marijuana to consumers starting in 2018.
Enforcing stoned driving still poses challenges as recreational pot looms
There's still no great way to test for levels of THC in drivers and even if it's there, that doesn't necessarily mean the person is impaired.
29Rooms debuts in downtown LA with musical punching bags and more
Listen • 5:39
The pop-up art house mashes up celebrities, art and fun to create immersive installations
Things to do this weekend in SoCal
Listen • 2:43
From a Hot Chocolate Nutcracker in Redondo Beach to a dog-friendly shopping extravaganza in Arcadia, there are many ways you can spend this weekend.