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State lawmakers reject bill to curb farms’ water pumping
By Rachel Becker California lawmakers punted on a proposal to rein in agricultural groundwater pumping as drought continues to grip...
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Experts warn: Leave Fido at home if you’re hiking during the weekend heat wave
General knowledge says that on hot days in LA, it’s best to get out on the trails in the early...
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California heat wave sparks fears of power outages, fires
JOHN ANTCZAK and BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press California was in a state of emergency Thursday as a brutal heat wave...
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Record-setting temps expected across West
Drink plenty of water, stay in the shade and expect crowds by the beach this weekend; meteorologists are warning that...
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Santa Monica Bay moves forward on plan to rebuild breakwater
Details remain scant, but local environmental leaders have voiced their unanimous support for pursuing a slate of new environmental programs...
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Drought-conscious Santa Monica again cuts water use in July
All together, about 298.60 million gallons of water flowed out of Santa Monica’s cumulative taps in the month of July...
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$5.6 million Santa Monica breakwater restoration project on Bay Foundation wish list
Next week, the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (SMBRC) will meet to lay out a work plan of projects designed...
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Planning Commission advances gas-less future
The City of Santa Monica is considering an electric future with a series of proposed code revisions that would eliminate...
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Water restrictions coming in July
Starting in July, Santa Monicans will be limited to using sprinklers twice a week for outdoor irrigation due to a...
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Wind and surf warnings issued
The National Weather Service has issues wind and surf warnings for the local area. Winds are expected to be 15...
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