When a sea lion is found stranded anywhere between Long Beach and Malibu, chances are a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro will play an important …
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With fires burning again, is California becoming uninsurable?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThursday marks the beginning of summer, but early wildfires have already scorched the outskirts of L.A. and the Bay Area. Many California homeowners find themselves more vulnerable than ever as …
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Cooler temps, rain could help corral blazes near New Mexico village
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesROSWELL, N.M. — Cooler weather — and the chance of rain — could bring some relief but also the risk of danger this week to firefighters battling blazes in southern New …
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Whittier will move forward with razing 83 ficus trees as part of a redesign of its commercial center despite an outpouring of opposition to the plan. On Tuesday night, City …
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Early blast of heat, humidity leaves millions sweltering across U.S.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTOLEDO, Ohio — A blast of heat and humidity in the Midwest and Northeast days before the official start of summer put a wet blanket on outdoor activities from festivals to …
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California bills could help families get compensated for stolen land
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFew governmental practices have caused more rapid disruption or erosion of generational wealth in Black and brown communities than the discriminatory use of eminent domain — the legal tool cities, …
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Only 8% of California rivers and streams have gauges tracking flow
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn the face of climate change and worsening cycles of drought, California water managers have been increasingly focused on the precise tracking of water resources. Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada …
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Drought or no drought, El Niño or La Niña — the Golden State’s water warriors always find a way to make life interesting. The latest drama is playing out at …
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Crews battling wildfires across California on Tuesday, including the Post fire in Los Angeles County, face another day of gusty winds and low humidity that will push flames into tinder-dry …
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Wildfires across California spread as hot, gusty winds drive flames
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGusty winds, high temperatures and dry air continued to fuel a major wildfire in northern Los Angeles County on Monday that surpassed 15,000 acres burned to become the state’s largest …