Enriqueta Lima stood beside her car in Studio City, holding a puffer jacket over her head as a cold, steady rain fell Monday morning. Lima, 49, had parked near Fryman …
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Southern California has been battered by a large and dangerous storm system that left record rainfall on Sunday and continued its push on Monday. The slow-moving atmospheric river parked itself …
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Fight over I-15 express lanes exposes rift between freeway widening and California climate, pollution goals
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesExpress lanes on eight miles of the truck-choked Interstate 15 will break ground this year and, officials promise, speed up commuters’ slog through the Inland Empire’s ever-growing sprawl of warehouses, …
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California storm: Emergency declaration for 8 counties, urgent warnings
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChilling rain, swirling gray clouds and blustery winds rolled into Southern California on Sunday as the strongest winter storm of the season geared up to deliver near-record rainfall and life-threatening …
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to reject California’s plan to curb air pollution in Los Angeles, a consequential move that could result in stiff economic sanctions and federal …
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Opinion: Wolves are back in Colorado — a start to helping Earth’s biodiversity crisis
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Rural western Colorado rang in the new year with a howl. For the first time in U.S. history, a federally listed endangered species has been reintroduced to …
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Greta Thunberg acquitted of disrupting London oil conference
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLONDON — Climate activist Greta Thunberg was acquitted Friday of refusing to follow a police order to leave a protest blocking the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference …
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‘Life-threatening’ storm sets sights on Southern California. Here’s when
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA dangerous, intense storm will move into Southern California this weekend, bringing the potential for widespread flooding, mudslides and debris flows. Officials are urging caution during the most treacherous periods …
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As climate hazards converge, health risks rise in California
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesState health officials know that extreme heat can cost lives and send people to the hospital, just like wildfire smoke. Now, new research finds that when people are exposed to …
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California’s next storm may bring ‘life-threatening’ flooding
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOfficials across Southern California are warning residents to prepare for what could be “life-threatening and damaging flooding” beginning Sunday, as a storm system fueled by a massive atmospheric river brings …