California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed
The snowpack functions as a huge frozen reservoir, providing nearly a third of the water...
Environment
Southern California wood-burning ban extended through Thursday due to air pollution
Affected areas include the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and...
Climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat around world in 2024
Heat across the globe made 2024 likely to be its hottest ever measured.
Wood-burning ban in effect for most of Southern California
The ban is being put in place due to a forecast of high air pollution.
Giant sloths and mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the Americas, new discoveries suggest
New discoveries suggest ancient people first arrived in the New World much earlier than scientists...
This cute California squirrel hides a secret: It’s a vicious predator
Presumed to be vegetarians, ground squirrels also eat little voles.
Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits the world stage
Donald Trump is expected to withdraw U.S. from the Paris climate accord
Communities in LA and Riverside counties awarded nearly $63M in EPA grants
The grants aim to address pollution, advance climate resiliency efforts and strengthen the local workforce.
Health department warnings issued for 9 LA County beaches due to high bacteria levels
But earlier warnings have been lifted for two other beach swim areas.
A fully electric Rose Parade? It’s not easy going green, but Honda’s working on it
Rose Parade sponsor Honda's 2025 float is called "Electrified Dreams," showcasing the automaker's EVs. But...