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Jan 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Fire with Tech: Southern California's New Approach to Wildfires

Southern California's wildfires have become more frequent and intense. This is due to climate change, which has made the region's weather conditions more extreme. The changes in weather are making the region more prone to wildfires, The two preceding years were unusually wet, which boosted the growt

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Water Pump Mystery: Trump's Claims Face California’s Facts

President Trump caused a stir on Monday night with a claim on Truth Social that the military had entered California to turn on water pumps. He suggested that this action would send more water flowing from the Pacific Northwest. However, the state of California quickly responded with a statement of t

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys 2025: How Wildfires Are Reshaping the Show

This year's Grammy Awards in LA are looking a bit different. With wildfires burning through areas like the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, many music industry events have been canceled. Instead, companies like Universal Music Group and Spotify are using their resources to help those affected. The Gr

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

5 Key Events: January 28 Updates

Wildfires in California updates The death toll from the recent wildfires in Southern California has risen to 29. Of these, 17 deaths are connected to the Eaton fire in Altadena, and 12 to the Palisades fire. A new lawsuit accuses an electrical spark from a utility transmission tower of starting the

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Jan 27 2025WEATHER

Wet Relief Arrives for Drought-Stricken Southwest

After enduring a dry spell that fueled deadly wildfires, Southern California and the Southwest are finally welcoming some much-needed rain. A slow-moving low-pressure system is spreading showers across the region, including Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This system could bring the first significant rai

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Jan 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rain Brings Hope and Hazards to Los Angeles

After weeks of grueling wildfires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, Southern California finally got some relief. The winds stopped blowing on Friday, and a cold storm was on its way to Los Angeles County. This storm was predicted to bring light to moderate rain from Saturday night to Monday. This much-

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Jan 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rain's Double-Edged Sword in Fire-Stricken Southern California

After a stretch of dry and windy weather, Southern California finally received some much-needed rain. While this is great news for firefighters battling multiple wildfires, it also brings new worries. Heavy rainfall on burned areas could lead to toxic ash runoff, posing additional challenges. Fire

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Jan 26 2025EDUCATION

Ash Alarm: LA Schools Face Wildfire Aftermath

Los Angeles schools are reopening, but some parents are worried about the toxic ash from recent wildfires. Kelli Ferrone, a mom with two daughters at Canyon Charter Elementary, was shocked to find blackened cotton swabs and wipes from cleaning ash outside her kids' school. The Palisades Fire, which

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Jan 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Conan O'Brien: Hosting Oscars After LA Wildfires

Conan O'Brien, a well-known comedian, is set to host the Academy Awards this year. But it won't be easy, especially since the show follows the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Many people have different views about whether the Oscars should go ahead or not. O'Brien understands the situation wel

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

California's Governor: A Journey Through Crises

Gavin Newsom entered his role as governor in 2018 amidst one of California's most devastating events: the Camp Fire. Before he even took office, he joined then-President Donald Trump and then-Governor Jerry Brown to assess the fire's damage. Over six years later, Newsom will meet Trump again, but th

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