What the El Segundo Chevron refinery explosion means for air quality and gas prices There’s still a lot to be determined as the refinery, which supplies about one-fifth of Southern California's vehicle fuels, works to restore production and as data is collected.

What the El Segundo Chevron refinery explosion means for air quality and gas prices

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As California glaciers disappear, people will see ice-free peaks exposed for the first time in millennia The glaciers of California's Sierra Nevada are disappearing as temperatures rise. Scientists recently found that the glaciers probably have never before melted in human history.

“When these glaciers die off, we will be the first humans to see ice-free peaks in Yosemite.”

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This young Altadenan wants to preserve the stories of Altadena’s trees By some estimates, Altadena lost more than half of its tree canopy in the wake of the Eaton Fire. One young Altadenan wants us to share our stories about them.

ICYMI: This young Altadenan wants to preserve the stories of Altadena’s trees

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Some LADWP customers can get free solar panels and battery storage. Here's how The goal of the L.A. Department of Water and Power program is to help low-income households save on their bills while boosting the power grid.

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Fire survivors call on AAA to release personal property payments to cover rebuild costs A group of policyholders say they face large gaps between what it will cost to rebuild and what they’re receiving from AAA.

Fire survivors call on AAA to release personal property payments to cover rebuild costs

"If this doesn't get resolved, the reality is you will see a deluge of people selling their homes."

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Trump moves to scrub national parks sites of signs that cast America in a 'negative light' The National Park Service faced a deadline this week to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures. One target is George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where he held enslaved people.

The National Park Service faced a deadline this week to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures. One target is George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where he held enslaved people. n.pr/46rokSO

Fire survivors call on AAA to release personal property payments to cover rebuild costs A group of policyholders say they face large gaps between what it will cost to rebuild and what they’re receiving from AAA.

Fire survivors call on AAA to release personal property payments to cover rebuild costs

"If this doesn't get resolved, the reality is you will see a deluge of people selling their homes."

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Low birth weight rates rose nearly 50% around Aliso Canyon gas leak, UCLA study finds A UCLA study in the journal Science Advances also found a likely increase in miscarriages around the methane leak in the northern San Fernando Valley in 2015.

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Rooftop solar installation has plummeted in LA. Why? After rising for years, the number of residential installations in the city of Los Angeles began to drop in 2023. The city isn’t subject to recent changes in state incentives, but other factors may be...

Despite not being subject to state rooftop solar cuts, LADWP has seen a big drop in rooftop solar installation. With
@crosstownla.bsky.social, we looked into why: laist.com/news/climate...

Sun is setting on new solar power in Los Angeles After strong growth, new installations of panels drop by almost 25%

Why solar power in L.A. is beginning to slow.

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Cellphone emergency alerts aren't foolproof. Could blaring sirens help during the next big fire? Emergency alerts can save your life, but January's fires in L.A. highlighted the limits of cellphone warnings.

Cellphone emergency alerts aren't foolproof. Could blaring sirens help during the next big fire? As usual, it's complicated: laist.com/news/climate...

What the Trump administration's cut to a solar program means for Southern California Fewer renters and low-income households will have access to affordable solar and battery storage if the cut is enacted. A Compton business owner already is feeling the effects.

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When Neutrality Is a Constraint Journalism in the 1930s failed to communicate the danger of Hitler’s rise. Are we repeating the same mistake now?

"This is what journalism must be now—not merely a mirror, but a moral force that actively resists the erosion of truth and democracy." www.cjr.org/analysis/whe...

In a battle over green space, Long Beach Council OKs development of vacant lot near LA River The Long Beach City Council took a final step to approve a development project for a storage facility and car wash on a vacant lot near the L.A. River.

In a battle over green space, Long Beach Council OKs development of vacant lot near LA River

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Despite three 911 calls, two homebound disabled men died in the Eaton Fire waiting for rescue 911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.

911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.

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Happening tomorrow!

Six months after January’s fires, recovery is just beginning for many There’s been significant progress in the recovery effort, but there’s a long road ahead.

How much can change in six months, and how little.

Six months after January’s fires, recovery is just beginning for many
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Six Months After the Fires: Stories Shared, Lessons Learned It’s been nearly six months since January’s fires devastated Altadena, Pacific Palisades and communities across Los Angeles. As residents and businesses navigate the recovery process, what lessons can...

Fire survivors: come to our event on July 9! I'll speak with an Eaton Fire survivor, Tubbs Fire survivor, & rebuild expert. We hope this can be useful for everyone navigating fire recovery.

Six Months After the Fires: Stories Shared, Lessons Learned

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Volunteer historians are racing to record the stories and voices of Eaton Fire survivors The Altadena Historical Society, responding to the loss of photos and heirlooms, launches an oral history project for fire survivors.

“The good thing about history is you realize you're a part of it, but a very small part of it,” Jones said. “There's a whole timeline that happened before us, and that's going to happen after us….there'll be worse times again. And there'll be good times again.”

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Federal government could put millions of acres of SoCal public land up for sale The sell-off would be part of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut the budget deficit, double down on fossil fuel production and expand affordable housing development.

Trumps "big beautiful bill" could put lots of SoCal public lands up for sale over the next 5 years. States would have 1st right of refusal, but @CalNatResources told me the state "does not have enough funding to buy federal lands...or to manage [them] long-term" laist.com/news/climate...

Federal government could put millions of acres of SoCal public land up for sale The sell-off would be part of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut the budget deficit, double down on fossil fuel production and expand affordable housing development.

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Sun Valley residents are fed up with recycling facility pollution. Can a California bill help? After years of complaints, officials aim to close loopholes to address pollution from aggregate recycling facilities, which process concrete, asphalt and similar material for reuse.

Sun Valley residents are fed up with recycling facility pollution. Can a California bill help?

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Sun Valley residents are fed up with recycling facility pollution. Can a California bill help? After years of complaints, officials aim to close loopholes to address pollution from aggregate recycling facilities, which process concrete, asphalt and similar material for reuse.

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Severe toxic algae bloom that sickened or killed hundreds of marine animals appears to be subsiding The Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro is reporting no new animals with signs of toxicosis in recent days.

Severe toxic algae bloom that sickened or killed hundreds of marine animals appears to be subsiding (via @robertgarrova.bsky.social )

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As LA plans to recycle more water, officials want to hear from you There are opportunities for the public to share feedback on what will be Southern California largest recycled water projects.

Now is the time to weigh in on LA's 2 massive, pending water recycling efforts, via @erstone7.bsky.social

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Trump delays multilingual emergency alerts for natural disasters, prompting criticism in LA County The system would require wireless service providers to provide emergency alerts for fires, floods and other natural disasters in more than 12 languages.

Trump delays multilingual emergency alerts for natural disasters, prompting criticism in LA County

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Researchers call for more comprehensive soil testing after LA fires. But who should do it? The federal government and state agencies haven't taken charge of comprehensive soil testing, as they did with past fires in California. Here's what people can do now.

Researchers call for more comprehensive soil testing after LA fires. But who should do it? laist.com/news/climate...

LA’s first 'community solar' project of its kind is online. What it means for clean energy Two small solar installations atop storage warehouses in Pico Rivera are a first for the state. They've been reducing low-income households' electricity bills since February.

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More than six years after the Woolsey Fire, the struggle to rebuild continues The challenges Woolsey Fire survivors have faced offer a warning for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

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LA Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget would ax a landmark climate action office L.A.’s proposed budget cuts include eliminating the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office and staff tasked with monitoring pollution from oil wells.

LA Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget would ax a landmark climate action office
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