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Newport Beach, other coastal spots hit by flooding: 'We're preparing for more damage'3:45 Newport Beach was one of several coastal communities to see flooding Friday as residents braced for Tropical Storm Rachel, which is expected to cause more issues over the weekend. Avert 'ecological tailspin': Advocates sue California over one of the largest water systems in the world23:31 An environmental group and water agency representing farmers are suing California, arguing the state is taking excessive amounts of water out of the Bay Delta, harming fish and the ecosystem. The hidden cost of farmed fish: Pollution, forced labor and the depletion of wild fish17:07 Fish farming has been marketed as a sustainable answer to overfishing. But an investigation found that the feed behind much of modern aquaculture is driving ocean depletion, labor abuse and unrest far from the dinner plate. This Joshua Tree highway keeps killing wildlife. Enter the poop-hunting dogs15:00 Every year, hundreds of animals die trying to cross State Route 62, connecting L.A. and Joshua Tree. The research to fix it is a bit unconventional. World's largest wildlife crossing is on track to open this winter — unless El Niño intervenes9.října Despite political backlash and past weather delays, the massive wildlife bridge over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills is racing toward a Dec. 2 opening. Now, the only threat to the deadline is Mother Nature. SoCal's famed coastal railroad may have to move to survive rising seas. How could it happen?8.října The California State Transportation Agency is expected to launch a study examining what would be needed to move the railroad line from the San Clemente coast. Californians are paying some of the highest water bills in the country7.října In a new report, researchers find that Californians are paying some of the highest water bills in the country. Restaurant workers face hidden dangers from gas stoves, including pollution and extreme heat6.října Restaurants with gas stoves and ovens are exposing workers to harmful air pollution and unsafe levels of heat, according to a new study led by California researchers. Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producers5.října Oil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the impact of climate change. Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damage4.října The outcome of the Colorado case could affect California's 2023 lawsuit against the five largest oil companies and other similar litigation. Jackie 'brought us together': Fans say goodbye to beloved Big Bear bald eagle4.října After a rollercoaster year, fans gathered in Big Bear to say goodbye to the beloved eagle who brought them together. L.A. considers the rare closure of an active oil site in Jefferson Park3.října In a city that was built on oil and remains home to over 2,000 active wells, zoning officials are considering a first: shutting down an active oil production site. LAFD acknowledges missteps involving Palisades fire following independent investigation3.října A new investigation detailed L.A. Fire Department missteps leading up to the Palisades fire and in its initial response to the blaze. "We accept those findings," the LAFD said. Joshua tree preservation projects scrapped after Trump administration blocks funding3.října A slate of projects aimed at preserving the future of California's iconic Joshua tree in has been scrapped after the Trump administration blocked more than $25 million in funding for national parks this year. California leads lawsuit challenging Trump's rollback of fuel economy rules3.října Three lawsuits filed Friday challenge the Trump administration's rollback of vehicle mileage rules as illegal, including one led by California. |