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Biden, Newsom officials announce long-awaited new water delivery rules
State and federal water officials announced today their long-awaited new rules for operating two massive water delivery systems that serve...
Read moreLess water, more solar part of district sustainability plan
A more eco-friendly school environment carries plentiful benefits for both the local community and Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD)...
Read moreLos Angeles County Secures $1 Million Grant to Bolster Beach Resilience
Los Angeles County will receive $1 million from the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) to advance coastal resilience efforts to...
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3,700 return to Malibu homes as improved weather conditions help firefighters battle blaze
More than 3,700 residents were allowed to return to their Malibu homes on Thursday after calmer winds and rising humidity...
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Forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze
Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and a chance of rainfall in Southern California this week are forecast to help firefighters as...
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Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke and Cher
Weather conditions were forecast to improve in Southern California, aiding firefighters in their battle against a wind-driven wildfire that has...
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Malibu under evacuation order for new wildfire
Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned...
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Newsom Ready to Power Up California EV Rebates if Trump Hits the Off Switch on Federal Credit
By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration...
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California enacts new climate rules — which could boost gas prices
In one of its most controversial decisions, California’s air board voted tonight to revamp a key climate change program, which...
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Stinky ocean odor is the price to pay for stunning ocean glow
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but the stink of decaying ocean life is in all our...
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