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Toxic debris storage announced at Topanga State Park
Federal and state officials have designated the former Topanga Ranch Motel site as a temporary hazardous materials sorting facility for...
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Santa Monica beaches are open but warnings remain for local waters
A day of mixed messages and inaccurate headlines has left locals adrift in a sea of confusion over local beach...
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The environmental damage following the Palisades Fire could be disastrous
Despite the fact that the Palisades Fire is all but over, the damage is still very much being assessed and...
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Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters
More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the...
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Trump’s order won’t halt California’s offshore wind leases. But will it derail the industry?
President Donald Trump’s ban on new offshore wind leases won’t halt giant wind farms already planned off California’s coast, but...
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Lightning clears beaches as rain prompts fears of toxic runoff
After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters...
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Once sought after rain now brings it’s own brand of danger to fire scorched Los Angeles
Rain is predicted for Los Angeles County in the coming days and while it may feel like a welcome change...
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EPA and U.S. Army on scene to help remove toxic fire debris
With many fire victims eager to regain access to their property and potentially start the rebuild process the need to...
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Gov. Newsom signs new orders to protect against flood damage in fire zones
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday to expedite flood control measures as residents begin returning to areas evacuated...
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Dust and ash warnings persist through Tuesday’s wind event
Officials are urging caution as some Los Angeles County residents begin returning to neighborhoods devastated by recent wildfires, while health...
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