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The percentage of homes surviving California wildfires is dropping, despite efforts to harden them13:30 At the turn of the century, wildfires destroyed only about 3% of the California homes they came into contact with. By 2020, the rate had risen to 18%, a new study found. Law firm says it has lost touch with hundreds of clients suing over L.A. County landfill2:47 Attorneys for Downtown LA Law Group said in court Thursday that the firm plans to drop out of litigation over the Chiquita Canyon landfill amid allegations of misconduct. Trump administration releases long-awaited 10-year plan for dwindling Colorado River31.července The Trump administration has released a 10-year plan for cutting water use to prop up the Colorado River's reservoirs, which have fallen to a record low. California's push to limit groundwater pumping could leave small farmers in the dust31.července According to a new report, California groundwater regulations threaten to put many small farms out of business. California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record31.července New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar. Big Bear bald eagle Jackie leaves intensive care but remains 'very sick'30.července Famous bald eagle Jackie has been moved out of intensive care. While still "a very sick patient," her progress offers hope to fans. It's still unclear what's behind her illness. California hopes to lure a new generation to electric cars, with help from rebates, high gas prices29.července California is set to roll out its own instant rebate program to assist drivers in purchasing their first new or used EV. State regulators crack down on polluted runoff from L.A. shopping centers, warehouses29.července California water regulators in Los Angeles are requiring stormwater permits for shopping centers and warehouses for the first time. Big parking lots are major contributors to stream pollution. Record-breaking El Niño could gut California's crab and salmon fleets29.července A super El Niño could wreak havoc on commercial fishing off the California coast. If the 2015-16 El Niño is any guide, it's not going to be good. Contributor: Major news outlets and Democrats are pretending weather isn't affected by climate28.července It takes great effort to discuss the burning and flooding around the world without acknowledging their cause. Trump administration targeted California and other blue states for clean energy cuts28.července Trump administration agreed in court documents that it targeted California and other blue states when it slashed clean energy projects last year After a setback, Big Bear eagle Jackie's health improves: she's 'much more feisty'28.července Nest cam star Jackie appears to be on the mend after suffering a setback, according to a rehab facility. It marks the latest turn in the eagle's condition since she was rescued, weak and disheveled, near Big Bear Lake earlier this month. Big waves from Hurricane Genevieve to bring hazardous beach conditions to Southern California27.července Hurricane Genevieve is generating huge waves that will create hazardous beach conditions in Southern California. Why a plan to filter bacteria from the Arroyo Seco is facing fierce opposition26.července A tiny parcel of land near Highland park is supposed to be key to filtering out fecal contamination from the Arroyo Seco. But some people don't want the lot — with its trees — to be disturbed. |